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Bromantane (Ladasten; also written bromantan and, in the doping literature, bromontan)
Small chemical medicineDietary supplement; not FDA-approved as a medicineDetailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
A Russian anti-fatigue drug that became a doping case before most people had heard of it
Adrafinil (CRL-40028; sold in the United States as a nootropic dietary supplement)
Small chemical medicineDietary supplement; not FDA-approved as a medicineDetailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
A prodrug of modafinil, sold as a supplement because it was never scheduled
Phenibut (β-Phenyl-GABA) (Fenibut, Anvifen, Noofen — prescription products in Russia, Latvia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan. In the United States it is sold in supplements under names such as Fenibut and β-phenyl-GABA)
Small chemical medicineDietary supplement; not FDA-approved as a medicineDetailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
An anxiety and sleep drug on prescription in Russia and Latvia. In the United States it is a supplement-aisle product that produces coma in about one in sixteen reported exposures
Phenylpiracetam (Phenotropil, Actitropil; also called fonturacetam and carphedon)
Small chemical medicineDietary supplement; not FDA-approved as a medicineDetailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
A Russian prescription nootropic sold in the West as a supplement, banned in sport since 1998
Tianeptine (Stablon, Coaxil, Tatinol — prescription antidepressant brands in Europe, Asia and Latin America. In the United States it is sold unapproved as a "nootropic" under names such as Zaza and Neptune's Fix)
Small chemical medicineDietary supplement; not FDA-approved as a medicineDetailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
A prescription antidepressant elsewhere in the world. In the United States it is sold over a counter as a nootropic, and it is a full agonist at the same receptor as morphine
Noopept (Omberacetam; development code GVS-111)
Small chemical medicineDietary supplement; not FDA-approved as a medicineDetailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
A Russian nootropic, sold in the West as a supplement, at doses often four times the pharmacological one
Xylazine (Rompun, AnaSed, Sedazine and other veterinary products. In the illicit supply it is known as "tranq" and appears as an adulterant rather than a named product)
Small chemical medicineDietary supplement; not FDA-approved as a medicineDetailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
Nothing, in people. It is a large-animal tranquilliser that has been added to the illicit fentanyl supply across the United States, and it is the reason some overdoses do not respond fully to naloxone
Calcium Potassium Phosphate Citrate
Small chemical medicineDietary supplement; not FDA-approved as a medicineExpanded recordUse listed on the medicine record
Calcium Chloride Injection, USP, 10% is indicated: In the treatment of hypocalcemia in conditions requiring a prompt increase in plasma calcium levels (e.g., neonatal tetany and tetany due to parathyroid deficiency, vitamin D deficiency and alkalosis) and for prevention of hypocalcemia during exchange transfusions. As adjunctive therapy in the management of acute symptoms in lead colic. In the treatment of magnesium intoxication due to overdosage of magnesium sulfate.
Gallium
Small chemical medicineDietary supplement; not FDA-approved as a medicineExpanded recordUse listed on the medicine record
INDICATIONS: May temporarily relieve symptoms related to mineral imbalance in the body including fatigue, dehydration, nervousness, and cramping pains.** **Claims based on traditional homeopathic practice, not accepted medical evidence. Not FDA evaluated.
Manganese Lactate
Small chemical medicineDietary supplement; not FDA-approved as a medicineExpanded recordUse listed on the medicine record
Patients as a supplement to intravenous solutions given for TPN
Aluminum (Total Aluminum)
Small chemical medicineDietary supplement; not FDA-approved as a medicineExpanded recordUse listed on the medicine record
Frenna AC is a topical astringent solution of Aluminum Chloride. Gingival retraction can be achieved using a plain gingival retraction cord moistened with Frenna AC. Stops gingival bleeding fast. If you should anadvertently damage the gingival margin during tooth preparation or while placing a strip, a band, or a cervical matrix, moisten the area with Frenna AC which will control and stop bleeding quickly. Frenna AC contains no epinephrine. The use of casoconstrictors for gingival retractions and bleeding is potentially dangerous and should be avoided.