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

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   Laxatives are not a weight-loss aid, but doctors worry some people are still not getting the message — especially as they look for cheaper, more accessible alternatives to weight-loss drugs like ...

3. Are colon cleanses necessary? Experts weigh in on potential ...

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   Over the counter colon cleansing supplements, such as capsules, tea and powders, contain natural laxatives and plant fibers, per Healthline.

4. Senna glycoside - Wikipedia

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   Senna glycoside, also known as sennoside or senna, is a medication used to treat constipation and empty the large intestine before surgery. [1] [5] The medication is taken by mouth or via the rectum. [1] [6] It typically begins working in around 30 minutes when given by rectum and within twelve hours when given by mouth. [3]

5. Are laxatives for weight loss safe? - AOL

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   Laxatives work in many different ways depending on what type of laxative they are. Some laxatives require a prescription, while others can be over-the-counter. There are many different types of ...

6. 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

7. Macrogol - Wikipedia

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   Macrogol 4000, pharmaceutical quality. Macrogol 3350, often in combination with electrolytes, is used for short-term relief of constipation as well as for long-term use in constipation of various causes, including in multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease patients (an often-overlooked non-motor symptom) as well as constipation caused by pharmaceutical drugs such as opioids and ...