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Alternative Medicine Terms: Products by Brand Name

2nd Wind™ - for stamina and muscle recovery (ReSource® Wellness/Novartis Consumer Health)
AAFA™ (accelerated action fatty acid) - OTC nutritional supplement (Incell Corporation)
ActiVin™ grape seed extract (Dry Creek Nutrition, Inc. [DCNI])
Aflexa™ (glucosamine) - see MT Desk glossary entry
Airozin™ - see MT Desk glossary entry
Allerin and Allerin Plus - allergy preparation
AllerPro™ - for allergy management (ReSource® Wellness/Novartis Consumer Health)
AllerRelief - allergy preparation
Ambrotose® - a blend of monosaccharides and rice flour (Mannatech)
Arbu-Tone herbal complex - OTC/mail order product
Axsain™ (capsaicin) - OTC topical
BeneFin™ - shark cartilage supplement (Lane Labs)
BeneJoint™ - see MT Desk glossary entry
Betaplex - OTC/mail order product
BioCalth™ (calcium L-threonate) - calcium supplement (Giantceutical Inc.)
Bioplasma cell salts - OTC/mail order product
BioXanthin™ (natural astaxanthin) - Cyanotec
Bromelain Complex™ - OTC/mail order product; see bromelain
Bronchoril™ - OTC/mail order product (PhytoPharmica)
CalciWise™ - promotes bone health (ReSource® Wellness/Novartis Consumer Health)
Calmoseptine® ointment - OTC product (Calmoseptine, Inc.)
Calms Forte - OTC/mail order product; a.k.a. Hyland's Calms Forte
Caltrate Plus (calcium carbonate) - OTC/mail order calcium supplement
Candistroy™ - see MT Desk glossary entry
Cardiem™ - OTC/mail order product (Longmeadow Vita-Net; Smart Basics)
CardioPC™ capsules - dietary supplement to maintain cardiovascular health (Primary Source)
CarTCell® / CarTCell® NF - see MT Desk glossary entry
Carticin - see MT Desk glossary entry
Cartilade® (BioTherapies, Inc.)
Cellasene™ capsules - see MT Desk glossary entry
CeraLyte® - rice-based oral electrolyte drink (Cera Products)
CeraSport® - rice-based oral electrolyte drink (Cera Products)
Chitosol® (chitosan, vitamin C); s/l KITEazal - OTC dietary supplement for weight loss (DMI [Dan Mark, Inc.])
Cholesterol Success™ [active ingredient, Reducol™] - OTC dietary supplement to reduce LDL cholesterol (Twinlab®)
Cholestin™ - a dietary supplement (Pharmanex)
CircuLex™ (arginine) - see Life Plus® International
CoQ-Zyme Forte; CoQ-Zyme 30 - coenzyme Q₁₀ (Biotics Research Corporation)
Cosamin DS™ - OTC; 500 mg glucosamine and 400 mg chondroitin (Nutramax Laboratories)
DairyCare™ capsules - see MT Desk glossary entry
Deferol™ - OTC dietary supplement said to delay time to orgasm (climax control) in men (Wellness Web product information)
Dentaplex™ - OTC dietary supplement to promote healthy teeth and gums (CollaGenex Pharmaceuticals)
D-Glucarate™ (Glucona)
Digest Care™ - dietary supplement (Earthrise Nutritionals)
EchinaFresh - OTC/mail order echinacea supplement
Emergen-C [packaging: Emer'gen-C™] - OTC line of vitamin C (1000 mg) drinks; powdered mixes (Alacer Corp.)
Energy Rise™ - dietary supplement (Earthrise Nutritionals)
Emerita™ phytoestrogen body cream (Emerita)
EnVigor™ - for mental and physical energy enhancement (ReSource® Wellness/Novartis Consumer Health)
Enzogenol™ - antioxidant (Kaire Nutraceuticals)
EnzoKaire Complete™ (antioxidant supplement) - Kaire Nutraceuticals
Esberitox™ - see MT Desk glossary entry
Ester-C® and Ester-C Plus® - OTC product line of vitamin/mineral supplements (Solgar Vitamin and Herb Company)
Estroven™ - product information
Feverfew Nasal Mist™ - see MT Desk glossary entry
FlexTend™ - promotes joint health (ReSource® Wellness/Novartis Consumer Health)
Fo-Ti Tieng™ - an herbal formula containing gotu kola
Foltx® - for reduction of homocysteine levels (Pan American Laboratories [Pamlab®])
ForSight™ - promotes eye health (ReSource® Wellness/Novartis Consumer Health)
Gastro-Relief™ - OTC/mail order product
Ginkai® - OTC Ginkgo biloba (Lichtwer Pharma U.S.)
Ginkoba™ - Ginkgo biloba extract (Pharmaton Natural Health Products)
Ginkogin™ - OTC supplement containing Ginkgo biloba, ginseng, and garlic (Pharmaton Natural Health Products)
Ginsana™ - OTC supplement containing ginseng extract (Pharmaton Natural Health Products)
GlucoPro™ - OTC product containing 500 mg glucosamine and 400 mg chondroitin
Glutofac®-MX - Rx nutritional supplement; multimineral with iron (Kenwood Therapeutics)
Glutofac®-ZX - Rx nutritional supplement; multivitamin/multimineral with folic acid and zinc (Kenwood Therapeutics)
Heart Aid™ - dietary supplement (Earthrise Nutritionals)
Herbalax™ - OTC laxative (HealthFactor)
Hyland's Calms Forte - OTC/mail order product
Immunocal® - dietary supplement; marketed as HMS-90® in Canada (Immunotec Research Ltd.)
Immunocal® Co-Factor - vitamin and mineral supplement (Immunotec Research Ltd.)
Immunocal® cream - topical skin care product (Immunotec Research Ltd.)
ImmunoFin™ - OTC/mail order product (Lane Labs)
Joint Assist™ - dietary supplement (Earthrise Nutritionals)
Juven® - OTC dietary supplement to enhance maintenance or rebuilding of muscle tissue (MTI BioTech). Note: Subject of studies in patients with AIDS- or cancer-related cachexia.
Kira® - OTC St. John's wort (Lichtwer Pharma U.S.)
Kwai® - OTC garlic tablets (Lichtwer Pharma U.S.)
LipoBloc™ (a phytosterol) - dietary supplement for cholesterol management (AlphaRx)
Liver Kampo™ - see MT Desk glossary entry
Mannatech™ nutritional supplements and topical products (Mannatech Inc.)
Memorable™ - memory enhancement; concentration (ReSource® Wellness/Novartis Consumer Health)
MetaboGenx™ (Ephedra sinica, a.k.a. ma huang) - see Life Plus® International
Metabolife 356™ - herbal weight-loss product (Metabolife International, Inc.)
Metagest - OTC/mail order combination of hydrochloric acid, pepsin, and herbal bitters
MigraDaily™ (contains feverfew) - see MT Desk glossary entry
Migra-Lieve™ caplets - see MT Desk glossary entry
MigraSpray™ (contains feverfew) - see MT Desk glossary entry
Mitochondrial Resuscitate™ - UltraBalance, Inc.
MoodLift™ - OTC/mail order dietary supplement (Shaklee)
Movana™ - see MT Desk entry
Nature's Resource® - private label brand of OTC herbal supplements (Pharmavite Corp.)
Noni™ juice a.k.a. Tahitian Noni™ juice (Morinda, Inc.)
Noni® dietary supplement (Morinda, Inc.)
Novasoy™ isoflavones (phytoestrogens) - genistin and daidzin. Additional information
NutraJoint® - see MT Desk glossary entry
Nytol™ - OTC herbal mixture to induce sleep (Block Drug Company)
Ocuvite® PreserVision™ - OTC dietary supplement for eye health and vision (Bausch & Lomb)
Optiflora™ - OTC/mail order colon care system (Shaklee)
Os-Cal® - OTC calcium supplement (SmithKline Beecham Healthcare)
OstaDerm™ cream and OstaDerm-V™ cream (Natural Health Center )
Osteo-Bi-Flex™ - OTC product containing 250 mg glucosamine and 200 mg chondroitin (Rexall Sundown, Inc.)
OsteoPrime™ Forte - OTC supplement (PhytoPharmica)
Ostivone™ - OTC supplement (PhytoPharmica)
Palmettx™ (saw palmetto) - see MT Desk glossary entry
Phystrol E™ (a phytosterol) - dietary supplement for cholesterol management; Canadian brand. (AlphaRx)
Phytrol™ - see Reducol™ in U.S.
PMS Escape® - OTC dietary supplement (Back Bay Scientific)
Polyphenon™E - see MT Desk entry
Prelief® - OTC dietary supplement to reduce acid in foods/beverages (AkPharma)
Pro-Gest® natural progesterone cream (Emerita)
Promensil™ tablets - see MT Desk glossary entry
Prostata - Sold via direct mail by Gero Vita Labs (Canada); additional information available through FDA site search
Prostatonin® - Pharmaton
Pycnogenol® - pine bark extract (HealthXL); see pycnogenol
Quanterra™ herbal supplements - see MT Desk glossary entry
Radiance™ - see MT Desk glossary entry
Raudixin® (rauwolfia serpentina)
Rauval® (rauwolfia)
Rauverid® (rauwolfia)
Rauzide® (rauwolfia)
Reducol™ [Phytrol™ outside the U.S.] (Forbes Medi-Tech) - A phytosterol-based cholesterol-lowering ingredient used in functional foods and dietary supplements.Remifemin™ - see MT Desk glossary entry
Re/Neph™ - OTC dietary supplement, liquid & cookies (Benoit Total Care, L.L.C.)
ResistEx™ - promotes immune health (ReSource® Wellness/Novartis Consumer Health)
ReSource® Wellness - line of dietary supplements Novartis Consumer Health
Ripped Fuel® capsules - metabolic enhancer (Twinlab®)
Ripped Fuel® powder - thermogenic protein drink (Twinlab®)
SAM-e or SAMe (pronounced "Sammy") - S-adenosylmethionine. Use of hyphen depends on brand, e.g., Pharmavite Corp./Nature Made® brand is SAM-e; GNC brand is SAMe.SaltAire® sinus relief system - nasal/sinus wash and dispenser; see product information
Satietrol® - for weight loss and management; see product information. Mfg: Pacific Health Laboratories, Inc.
second wind - see 2nd Wind™
Senior Moment® - a memory-enhancing nutraceutical (Nutramax Laboratories)
Simicort™ - OTC/mail order nonsteroidal cream
Similasan - OTC homeopathic remedies: eye drops, ear drops, nasal spray, sore throat spray (Similasan Corporation)
SinuCleanse® system - OTC; used for nasal irrigation (Med-Systems, Inc.
SinuClear™ - OTC/mail order allergy preparation (PhytoPharmica); see also, Sinu-Clear® (device)
Sinutone - OTC/mail order allergy preparation
SkinAnswer™ glycoalkaloid skin cream - OTC/mail order product (Lane Labs)
StayCalm™ - for stress management (ReSource® Wellness/Novartis Consumer Health)
St. Johhn's® transdermal patch - see MT Desk glossary entry
SynerZyme™ - a blend of essential enzymes and trace minerals to aid digestion (Kaire Nutraceuticals)
Thermo-Lift™ diet formula (Changes, div. of Twinlab)
Thraxide™ OTC/mail order supplement to boost immune system (Go2Pharmacy, Inc.)
Toki™ - OTC dietary supplement; collagen replacement drink said to reduce visible signs of aging (LaneLabs-USA, Inc.)
Unitropin™ tablets - OTC/mail order dietary supplement (Information)
Utero-Tone™ (PhytoPharmica)
VeinTain™ - promotes vein health (ReSource® Wellness/Novartis Consumer Health)
Venastat™ - see MT Desk glossary entry
Vertigoheel® - prescription homeopathic medication to treat symptoms of vertigo (Heel Inc./BHI)
Viactiv™ soft calcium chews - OTC calcium supplement (McNeil Nutritionals); additional information: Viactiv™ brand products
Vitasana™ - Pharmaton Natural Health Products
Wellness Care™ - dietary supplement (Earthrise Nutritionals)
Wolfina® (rauwolfia)
Xlear® (pronounced "clear") nasal wash - OTC nasal spray preparation (Xlear Inc.)
Zostrix™, Zostrix-HP™ (capsaicin)
Zicam™ (cold remedy) - see MT Desk glossary entry
Zinaxin™ a.k.a. Zinax™ (ginger extract) - dietary supplement for joint disorders (Bionax Holdings Ltd.)

Disclaimer: MT Desk strives for accuracy and to the best of our ability, the information presented has been verified and presented using proper capitalization. Many herbal product labels employ all-caps or initial-caps form, and many web-based and published herbal guides do as well. We suggest consulting with your client or service regarding capitalization form preferred for these products.

References consulted:

Complete Encyclopedia of Natural Healing by G. Null, Ph.D. [ISBN 1-57566-258-2], 1998
Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, 2nd ed., by M. Murray, N.D., and J. Pizzorno, N.D. [ISBN 0-7615-1157-1], 1998
The Green Pharmacy by J.A. Duke, Ph.D. [ISBN 0-87596-316-1], 1997

Additional suggested references:

Alternative Medicine: The Definitive Guide by the Burton Goldberg Group [ISBN: 0963633430], 1994