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2. 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 ...

3. Here's When It's Actually Useful To Take An OTC Med If ... - AOL

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   Try an over-the-counter laxative. Polyethylene glycol 3350 (a.k.a. MiraLAX) is made up of compounds that are not digestible and not absorbable, which means they cause a diarrheal effect, says Dr. Lee.

4. 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.

5. Lactulose - Wikipedia

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   Lactulose is a non-absorbable sugar used in the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy. [3] [4] It is administered orally for constipation, and either orally or rectally for hepatic encephalopathy. [3] It generally begins working after 8–12 hours, but may take up to 2 days to improve constipation. [1] [2]

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   Skip the over-the-counter stuff and try these instead. ... constipation results in close to 8 ... which stimulate the colon to contract while also acting as diuretics which draw water out of the ...

7. Are laxatives the 'budget Ozempic'? Doctors warn about ... - AOL

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   Laxatives are not a weight-loss aid, but doctors worry some people are still not getting the message — especially as they look for cheaper, more accessible alternatives to weight-loss drugs like ...