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There are many types of Laxatives. Listed below are the categories of Oral Laxatives and the Active Ingredient is present. •
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Stimulants-Foster passage of food through the digestive tract by increasing contraction ("peristalsis") of the muscles surrounding the lining of the intestines. o Phenolphthalein o Senna o Sennosides o Casanthranol o Cascara Sagrada o Cascara Sagrada and Aloe o Castor Oil o Dehydrocholic Acid o Bisacodyl Bulk-Formers-Since the body cannot digested their components, they remain in the intestines. Their bulk triggers peristalsis, to move the stool along. o Malt Soup Extract o Methylcellulose or Carboxymethylcellulose o Polycarbophil o Psyllium o Psyllium Hydrophilic Mucilloid (Metamucil�) Stool Softeners/Emollients-Prevent constipation by drawing fluids into the stool. o Docusate o Poloxamer188 Hyperosmotics-Produce a laxative effect by absorbing water into the bowel. o Polymer-For short-term use. Polyethylene Glycol 3350 o Saline (Salt)-Works quickly. For short-term use. (This type of laxative may be sold at lower strengths as an antacid.) Magnesium Citrate Magnesium Hydroxide Magnesium Oxide Magnesium Sulfate Sodium Phosphate o Sugar-Like-Works by the same mechanism as the saline type, but much more slowly. Unlike saline laxatives, okay for long-term use, therefore used for treating ongoing constipation. Sold by prescription only. Lactulose Lubricants- Coat the bowel and the stool with an oily layer, to trap liquid inside the stool. Not only does the stool stay soft, but it also moves through more easily. Mineral Oil o Note: There are also numerous combination laxatives. Consumers are advised that these may not be any more effective than single-action products.
Here are some of the Brands that use the aforementioned chemicals
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Stimulants-Foster passage of food through the digestive tract by increasing contraction ("peristalsis") of the muscles surrounding the lining of the intestines. o Phenolphthalein o Senna o Sennosides o Casanthranol o Cascara Sagrada o Cascara Sagrada and Aloe o Castor Oil o Dehydrocholic Acid o Bisacodyl Bulk-Formers-Since the body cannot digested their components, they remain in the intestines. Their bulk triggers peristalsis, to move the stool along. o Malt Soup Extract o Methylcellulose or Carboxymethylcellulose o Polycarbophil o Psyllium o Psyllium Hydrophilic Mucilloid (Metamucil�) Stool Softeners/Emollients-Prevent constipation by drawing fluids into the stool. o Docusate o Poloxamer188 Hyperosmotics-Produce a laxative effect by absorbing water into the bowel. o Polymer-For short-term use. Polyethylene Glycol 3350 o Saline (Salt)-Works quickly. For short-term use. (This type of laxative may be sold at lower strengths as an antacid.) Magnesium Citrate Magnesium Hydroxide Magnesium Oxide Magnesium Sulfate Sodium Phosphate o Sugar-Like-Works by the same mechanism as the saline type, but much more slowly. Unlike saline laxatives, okay for long-term use, therefore used for treating ongoing constipation. Sold by prescription only. Lactulose Lubricants- Coat the bowel and the stool with an oily layer, to trap liquid inside the stool. Not only does the stool stay soft, but it also moves through more easily. Mineral Oil o Note: There are also numerous combination laxatives. Consumers are advised that these may not be any more effective than single-action products.
Here are some of the Brands that use the aforementioned chemicals
