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2. Senna glycoside - Wikipedia

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   It is a weaker laxative than bisacodyl and castor oil. [1] Common side effects of senna glycoside include abdominal cramps. [3] It is not recommended for long-term use, as it may result in poor bowel function or electrolyte problems. [1] While no harm has been found to result from use while breastfeeding, such use is not typically recommended. [1]

3. Lactulose - Wikipedia

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   Lactulose is a non-absorbable sugar used in the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy. [3] [4] It is administered orally for constipation, and either orally or rectally for hepatic encephalopathy. [3] It generally begins working after 8–12 hours, but may take up to 2 days to improve constipation. [1] [2]

4. Laxative - Wikipedia

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   Bulk-forming laxatives, also known as roughage, are substances, such as fiber in food and hydrophilic agents in over-the-counter drugs, that add bulk and water to stools so they can pass more easily through the intestines (lower part of the digestive tract). [2] Properties. Site of action: small and large intestines; Onset of action: 12–72 hours

5. Are laxatives the 'budget Ozempic'? Doctors warn about ... - AOL

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   If adding fiber to your diet, exercise and hydration don't relieve constipation, try osmotic laxatives, such as MiraLax, she advises. They cause water to be retained with the stool, softening it ...

6. How to Prevent and Treat Hemorrhoids, According to Doctors - AOL

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   Polyethylene glycol (MiraLAX), an osmotic laxative, and senna, a stimulant laxative, are other medications doctors may recommend. Talk to your doctor about which of these—if any—is the best ...

7. Bisacodyl - Wikipedia

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   Bisacodyl is an organic compound that is used as a stimulant laxative drug. It works directly on the colon to produce a bowel movement. It is typically prescribed for relief of episodic and chronic constipation and for the management of neurogenic bowel dysfunction, as well as part of bowel preparation before medical examinations, such as for a colonoscopy.

8. Backed Up? Skip the Over-the-Counter Stuff and Try These ...

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   Some medications, such as opiate pain relievers, can cause constipation as a side effect due to their mechanism of action. If these medications are needed, utilizing concomitant agents such as ...

9. Sodium citrate/sodium lauryl sulfoacetate/glycerol - Wikipedia

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   Sodium citrate saline is one of the most effective osmotic laxatives (secondary in action only to magnesium citrate). [8] Its laxative action is the result of osmotic imbalance that extracts bound water from stool and pulls it back into the large bowel. The increased water content softens the stool and stimulates the bowel to contract (move its ...