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

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    Pharma giant Sanofi said its over-the-counter laxative, Dulcolax, is facing supply constraints. “Over the past few months, we have seen unprecedented demand for Dulcolax products," a Sanofi ...

  3. Laxative - Wikipedia

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    Examples: glycerin suppositories (Hallens), sorbitol, lactulose, and polyethylene glycol (PEG - Colyte, MiraLax) [12] Lactulose works by the osmotic effect, which retains water in the colon; lowering the pH through bacterial fermentation to lactic, formic, and acetic acids; and increasing colonic peristalsis.

  4. Are laxatives for weight loss safe? - AOL

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    Stimulant laxatives: Dulcolax (bisacodyl) stimulates intestinal muscles, causing them to contract and move the stool through the digestive tract. Different laxatives can work better for different ...

  5. Bisacodyl - Wikipedia

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    Bisacodyl is an organic compound that is used as a stimulant laxative drug. It works directly on the colon to produce a bowel movement. It is typically prescribed for relief of episodic and chronic constipation and for the management of neurogenic bowel dysfunction, as well as part of bowel preparation before medical examinations, such as for a colonoscopy.

  6. Polyethylene glycol - Wikipedia

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    Whole bowel irrigation with polyethylene glycol and added electrolytes is used for bowel preparation before surgery or colonoscopy or for children with constipation. [6] Macrogol (with brand names such as Laxido, Movicol and Miralax) is the generic name for polyethylene glycol used as a laxative. The name may be followed by a number that ...

  7. Sodium picosulfate - Wikipedia

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    Sodium picosulfate (INN, also known as sodium picosulphate) is a contact stimulant laxative used as a treatment for constipation or to prepare the large bowel before colonoscopy or surgery. It is available as a generic medication. [2]

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