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2. Laxative - Wikipedia

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   Laxatives, purgatives, or aperients are substances that loosen stools [1] and increase bowel movements. They are used to treat and prevent constipation . Laxatives vary as to how they work and the side effects they may have.

3. Are laxatives for weight loss safe? - AOL

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   Laxatives are not a safe, effective, or long-lasting way to lose weight. They can cause uncomfortable, and potentially dangerous, side effects when used on a long-term basis, and the only weight ...

4. Sorbitol - Wikipedia

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   Sorbitol can be used as a laxative when taken orally or as an enema. [6] Sorbitol works as a laxative by drawing water into the large intestine, stimulating bowel movements. [6] [14] Sorbitol has been determined safe for use by the elderly, although it is not recommended without the advice of a physician. [6] [15]

5. Docusate - Wikipedia

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   Docusate is the common chemical and pharmaceutical name of the anion bis(2-ethylhexyl) sulfosuccinate, also commonly called dioctyl sulfosuccinate (DOSS). [2] [3] [4]Salts of this anion, especially docusate sodium, are widely used in medicine as an emollient laxative and as stool softeners, by mouth or rectally. [1]

6. More laxatives of Walmart, Kroger, Publix, 20 other brands ...

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   All lots of all flavors — lemon, cherry, grape — of Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution made by Vi-Jon, sold in 10-ounce bottles. Of the 30 brands in the last recall expansion, 20 ...

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 ...