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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
As a bronchodilator after beta-agonist and anticholinergic agents have been tried, e.g. in severe exacerbations of asthma. [4]Obstetrics: Magnesium sulfate is used to prevent seizures in women with preeclampsia and eclampsia, and is also used for fetal neuroprotection in preterm deliveries, but has been shown to be an ineffective tocolytic agent.
Kaopectate is an orally taken medication from Jonathan Jordan for the treatment of mild diarrhea. It is also sometimes used to treat indigestion, nausea, and stomach ulcers. The active ingredients have varied over time, and are different between the United States and Canada. The original active ingredients were kaolinite and pectin.
His fluid magnesia product was patented two years after his death, in 1873. [15] The term milk of magnesia was first used by Charles Henry Phillips in 1872 for a suspension of magnesium hydroxide formulated at about 8% w/v. [16] It was sold under the brand name Phillips' Milk of Magnesia for medicinal usage.
The average daily recommended amount of magnesium is 310-320 mg for adult women (teen girls and pregnant women need a little more, roughly 360), and 400-420 mg for adult men. The best way to get ...
The GI cocktail is a mixture of a viscous anesthetic, an antacid, and an anticholinergic. [1] [2] Common viscous anesthetics use are viscous lidocaine or xylocaine.Common antacids used are magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide, or simethicone (more commonly known as Mylanta or Maalox). [3]
For both adults and children, glycerine or bisacodyl suppositories provide an alternative to enemas. [13] The first-choice maintenance treatment advised for functional constipation is osmotic laxatives. [14] [16] Other often used laxatives include milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) and mineral oil, a lubricant. [13]
Diarrhea: ~12% (2% were severe, and 2% of patients discontinued treatment due to diarrhea) Several less common adverse reactions (<1%). For opioid-induced constipation: Nausea: ~ 11%; 1% severe nausea and 2% discontinued treatment due to nausea. Diarrhea: ~ 8%; 2% severe diarrhea and 1% of patients discontinued treatment due to diarrhea.