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2. Laxative - Wikipedia

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   Lubricant laxatives are substances that coat the stool with slippery lipids and decrease colonic absorption of water so the stool slides through the colon more easily. Lubricant laxatives also increase the weight of stool and decrease intestinal transit time. [9] Properties. Site of action: colon; Onset of action: 6–8 hours; Example: mineral ...

3. Category:Laxatives - Wikipedia

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4. Linaclotide - Wikipedia

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   Linaclotide, (sold under the brand name Linzess in the US and Mexico, and as Constella elsewhere) [6] is a drug used to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation and chronic constipation with no known cause.

5. Are laxatives for weight loss safe? - AOL

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   Laxatives work in many different ways depending on what type of laxative they are. Some laxatives require a prescription, while others can be over-the-counter. There are many different types of ...

6. 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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   Or ask your doc about a prescription laxative. Dr. Lee also recommends talking to your doctor about trying prescription laxatives if none of the other remedies work. “Prescription drugs are ...