Tinkerbell , Librax is what they call a Gut Tranquilizer .It slows down the digestive system. It is taken 30min. to & hr before each meal. And at bed time if needed. I have been on it for about 4 years & I have a good internal's & he say's I can be on it for the rest of my life ! I struggle for a long time I've had IBS for 7 years. But am doing better (cross finger's). By the way I notice you are from Santa Cruz,Ca. I was born there & lived there for about 20 years. still have family there ,But only come to vist it to busy for me now! I should say West Texas is so different. But it took some getting use to no big trees ,Beach etc. But we were in Santa Cruz, last year & I would not fight that traffic for any amt of money! Not to mention the cost to live there!