(Used to relieve constipation)
Compiled by Pam Duff, RN, CSNC 2009
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
(We invite you to check the books which we have compiled.)