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2. 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

3. 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 ...

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. Cathartic - Wikipedia

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   This is similar to a laxative, which is a substance that eases defecation, usually by softening feces. [1] It is possible for a substance to be both a laxative and a cathartic. However, agents such as psyllium seed husks increase the bulk of the feces. [2] [3]

6. Methyl cellulose - Wikipedia

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   Methyl cellulose is used to treat constipation and is classified as a bulk forming laxative. [2] It works by increasing the amount of stool present which improves intestinal contractions. [2] [3] Effects generally occur within three days. [2] It is taken orally with sufficient water. [3] Side effects may include abdominal pain. [3]

7. Are laxatives for weight loss safe? - AOL

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   Bulk-forming laxatives: These are medications such as Metamucil that add bulk to stool, making it larger and softer by increasing the water content. This allows the stool to pass more easily ...