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2. 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.

3. Laxative - Wikipedia

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   Emollient laxatives, also known as stool softeners, are anionic surfactants that enable additional water and fats to be incorporated in the stool, making movement through the bowels easier. Properties. Site of action: small and large intestines; Onset of action: 12–72 hours; Examples: Docusate (Colace, Diocto), Gibs-Eze [3]

4. Dulcolax - Wikipedia

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   Dulcolax may refer to: Dulcolax, a trade name of bisacodyl, a stimulant laxative drug that increases bowel movement; Dulcolax Balance, a trade name of macrogol, an osmotic laxative; Dulcolax Stool Softener, a trade name of dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate, a common ingredient in products such as laxatives

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   Stool softener laxatives: Colace ... Dulcolax (bisacodyl) stimulates intestinal muscles, ... In one study of teens and young adults, ...

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   Stool softeners such as docusate sodium. Stimulant laxatives such as bisacodyl. Osmotic laxatives such as polyethylene glycol and lactulose. Hanouneh cautions, however, that it is important to ...

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   Then they typically suggest osmotic laxatives like MiraLax, which pull water into the bowel from other parts of the body and soften stools. Stimulant laxatives, by contrast, expel stool from the ...