Gastroenterology

Designing novel and unique dosage forms to effect desired pharmacological outcomes in the gastrointestinal tract is an ongoing challenge. Creativity combined with proven pharmaceutical science can produce formulation solutions to complex patient presentations.  Utilizing extended-release ingredients, semisolids, and gel like excipients, VIP Compounding can construct a suitable formulation to deliver active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) to the targeted treatment site.

Gastroenterology Compounds

Anal Fissures

  1. Diltiazem 2% Ointment or Cream. 30gm or 60gm in airless pump container
  2. Nifedipine 0.2% Ointment or Cream. 30gm or 60gm in airless pump container
  3. Nifedipine 0.3% or Cream. 30gm or 60gm in airless pump container
  4. Ointment 4.Nitroglycerin 0.2% Ointment. 30gm or 60gm in airless pump container
  5. Nifedipine/Lidocaine 0.2/2% Ointment or Cream. 30gm or 60gm in airless pump container
  6. Misoprostol/Nitroglycerin/Phenytoin 0.002/0.2/0.2% Ointment or Cream. 30gm-60gm in airless pump container

Hemorrhoids

  1. Hydrocortisone/Lidocaine 2/2%. Rectal Rockets. *API % can vary.  **Directions: after Bowel Movement and area is clean insert one rectal rocket suppository at bedtime. Place a towel underneath to prevent leakage and soiling bedsheets.
  2. Hydrocortisone/Lidocaine 2 /1% Ointment or Cream. 30 to 60g in Airless pump container

Radiation Proctitis

  1. Lidocaine/Misoprostol 4/0.003% Suppository 
  2. Sucrafate Enema

IBS (including other off-label uses)

  1. Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) 0.5 to 2.0% Ointment or Cream.  30gm or 60gm in airless pump container
  2. Low Dose Naltrexone  (LDN) 0.5mg to 5mg Capsules. 30 capsules or greater quantity available.

**This is not a complete list of formulas. If you do not see a formula listed or have any questions, please give us a call at (908) 658-4900 to speak to one of our compounding specialists.