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2. Liquid paraffin (drug) - Wikipedia

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   Liquid paraffin, also known as paraffinum liquidum, paraffin oil, liquid paraffin oil or Russian mineral oil, is a very highly refined mineral oil used in cosmetics and medicine. Cosmetic or medicinal liquid paraffin should not be confused with the paraffin (i.e. kerosene ) used as a fuel.

3. Laxative - Wikipedia

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   Example: mineral oil [9] Mineral oils, such as liquid paraffin, are generally the only nonprescription lubricant laxative available, but due to the risk of lipid pneumonia resulting from accidental aspiration, mineral oil is not recommended, especially in children and infants. [10] [11] Mineral oil may decrease the absorption of fat-soluble ...

4. Are laxatives for weight loss safe? - AOL

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   However, there may be some short-term side effects, such as diarrhea, nausea, bloating, vomiting, or stomach pain. Normally, these are manageable, but if used for weight loss, the side effects of ...

5. Enema - Wikipedia

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   Studies have shown that milk and molasses enemas have a low complication rate when used in the emergency department [20] and are safe and effective with minimal side effects. [21] Mineral oil functions as a lubricant and stool softener, but may have side effects including rectal skin irritation and leakage of oil. [22]

6. Can't Poop? This Super Common Daily Vitamin Could Be ... - AOL

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   However, calcium supplements can cause side effects like gas, constipation and bloating for some people, says Dr. Lance Uradomo, MD, MPH, an interventional gastroenterologist at City of Hope ...

7. Macrogol - Wikipedia

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   Macrogol 4000, pharmaceutical quality. Macrogol 3350, often in combination with electrolytes, is used for short-term relief of constipation as well as for long-term use in constipation of various causes, including in multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease patients (an often-overlooked non-motor symptom) as well as constipation caused by pharmaceutical drugs such as opioids and ...