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2. Constipation in children - Wikipedia

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   Treatment of these functional causes can be focused on simply relieving the symptoms. [6] Studies have shown a link between diets low in dietary fibres and high in processed foods, such as fast food, and childhood constipation. [7] Certain medications such as antacids, anticholinergics and opiates are also known to cause constipation in ...

3. Here's When It's Actually Useful To Take An OTC Med If ... - AOL

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   Try an over-the-counter laxative. Polyethylene glycol 3350 (a.k.a. MiraLAX) is made up of compounds that are not digestible and not absorbable, which means they cause a diarrheal effect, says Dr. Lee.

4. 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 ...

5. Polycarbophil calcium - Wikipedia

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   The patients with diarrhea reported fewer bowel movements, more solid stools and reduced abdominal pain. Patients with constipation reported more frequent bowel movements, looser stools and less pain. [1] The human stomach presents a mild acidic environment due to the presence of HCl. Polycarbophil absorbs about ten times its own weight of ...

6. The best 16 foods to relieve constipation fast ... - AOL

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   A 2022 study found that two kiwi fruit a day was as effective as psyllium, found in many over-the-counter laxatives, in treating constipation. Foods to avoid when constipated

7. Lubiprostone - Wikipedia

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   Lubiprostone, sold under the brand name Amitiza among others, is a medication used in the management of chronic idiopathic constipation, predominantly irritable bowel syndrome-associated constipation in women and opioid-induced constipation. The drug is owned by Mallinckrodt and is marketed by Takeda Pharmaceutical Company.