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  2. Lactulose - Wikipedia

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    Lactulose is a non-absorbable sugar used in the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy. [3] [4] It is administered orally for constipation, and either orally or rectally for hepatic encephalopathy. [3] It generally begins working after 8–12 hours, but may take up to 2 days to improve constipation. [1] [2]

  3. Are laxatives for weight loss safe? - AOL

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    Laxatives are designed for constipation, not weight loss, and can lead to serious side effects and dangerous complications when used incorrectly. ... Some laxatives require a prescription, while ...

  4. Here's When It's Actually Useful To Take An OTC Med If You're ...

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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.

  5. With laxatives in high demand, doctors warn not to take them ...

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    People taking laxatives who experience sudden weight loss, blood in their stool or constipation lasting more than three months should see a doctor, said Dr. Satish Rao, a professor of medicine at ...

  6. Laxative - Wikipedia

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    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 may be supplemented by enemas under certain circumstances. Sufficiently high doses of laxatives may cause ...

  7. Fletcher's Laxative - Wikipedia

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    Non-alcoholic; Non-prescription; Acts within 6–12 hours. There are no known drug interactions, although as a stimulant laxative it may affect how long a medicine remains in the digestive tract. It is best not to take senna within 1 to 2 hours of taking other medicines.

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