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2. Medical uses of magnesium sulfate - Wikipedia

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   Magnesium sulfate as a medication is used to treat and prevent low blood magnesium and seizures in women with eclampsia. [1] It is also used in the treatment of torsades de pointes, severe asthma exacerbations, constipation, and barium poisoning. [1][2] It is given by injection into a vein or muscle as well as by mouth. [1][2] As epsom salts ...

3. 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.

4. 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. Certain stimulant, lubricant, and saline laxatives are used to evacuate the colon for rectal and bowel examinations, and ...

5. Magnesium sulfate - Wikipedia

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   Magnesium sulfate is used both externally (as Epsom salt) and internally. The main external use is the formulation as bath salts , especially for foot baths to soothe sore feet. Such baths have been claimed to also soothe and hasten recovery from muscle pain, soreness, or injury. [ 15 ]

6. Which Salt Is Healthiest? 6 Types to Know - AOL

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   It's great for seasoning, brining, pickling, and smoking. The sodium content in kosher salt can vary by brand, containing about 310-590 mg/quarter tsp. Although kosher salt is known for its coarse ...

7. Colon cleansing - Wikipedia

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   Colon cleansing, also known as colon therapy, colon hydrotherapy, a colonic, or colonic irrigation, encompasses a number of alternative medical therapies claimed to remove toxins from the colon and intestinal tract by removing accumulations of feces. Colon cleansing in this context should not be confused with an enema which introduces fluid ...