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Home › Health › Nutrients › Drugs › Laxatives

Laxatives

(Used to relieve constipation)

Compiled by Pam Duff, RN, CSNC — 2009

  • Cautions
  • References

The following are common examples.

  • Bulk-forming
    • polycarbophil [Fiberall, Mitrolan, and others]
    • psyllium [Fiberall, Metamucil, and others]
  • Lubricant
    • mineral oil [Fleet and others]
  • Osmotic
    • glycerin [Babylax, Ophthalgan, and others]
    • lactulose [Cephulac, Chronulac, and others]
    • polyethylene glycol [GoLYTELY, Peglyte, and others]
  • Saline
    • magnesiums / aluminums (citrate, hydroxide [Maalox, Alumed, and others], sulfate [Epsom salts])
    • phosphate [Fleet, Phospho-Soda]
  • Stimulants
    • bisacodyl [Carter’s Little Pills, Dulcolax, Fleet, and others]
  • casanthranol / cascara
    • phenolphthalein [Correctol, Ex-Lax, Feen-a-mint, and others]
    • senna [Castoria, Senokot, and others]
  • Softeners
    • docusate (calcium [Sulfalax and others], potassium [Dialose and others], sodium [Colace and others])





  • Deplete: A, beta carotene, B2, B3, B12, D, E, K, EFAs, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium

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