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Constipation Learning Center
Prescribed Medications
| 1. | senna | ||
| 2. | lactulose(Enulose , others...) | ||
| 3. | tegaserod(Zelnorm ) | ||
| 4. | docusate | ||
| 5. | lubiprostone(Amitiza ) | ||
| 6. | magnesium hydroxide | ||
| 7. | methylcellulose | ||
| 8. | magnesium citrate | ||
| 9. | methylnaltrexone(Relistor ) | ||
| 10. | polyethylene glycol 3350(MiraLax , GlycoLax) | ||
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Over the Counter Medications
| 1. | psyllium(Metamucil , others...) | ||
| 2. | aloe vera | ||
| 3. | senna(Senokot , others...) | ||
| 4. | sorbitol(Arlex ) | ||
| 5. | castor oil(Purge ) | ||
| 6. | mineral oil(Kondremul Plain , others...) | ||
| 7. | docusate(Colace , others...) | ||
| 8. | bisacodyl(Dulcolax Laxative , others...) | ||
| 9. | magnesium hydroxide(Milk of Magnesia , others...) | ||
| 10. | methylcellulose(Citrucel , others...) | ||
| 11. | magnesium citrate(Citroma , others...) | ||
| 12. | polycarbophil(FiberCon , others...) | ||
| 13. | polyethylene glycol 3350(MiraLax ) | ||
| 14. | docusate-senna(Senokot S , others...) | ||
| 15. | calcium carbonate-psyllium | ||
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ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE; MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE; SIMETHICONE (a LOO mi num hye DROX ide; mag NEE zhum hye DROX ide; sye METH i kone) is an antacid and antigas medicine. It is used to relieve the symptoms of indigestion, heartburn, sour stomach, and the di...
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ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE; MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE; SIMETHICONE (a LOO mi num hye DROX ide; mag NEE zhum hye DROX ide; sye METH i kone) is an antacid and antigas medicine. It is used to relieve the symptoms of indigestion, heartburn, sour stomach, and the di...
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Antiflatulent; antifoaming agent.
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Antiflatulent; antifoaming agent.
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Antiflatulent; antifoaming agent.
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Antiflatulent; antifoaming agent.
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PSYLLIUM (SIL i yum) is a bulk-forming fiber laxative. This medicine is used to treat constipation.
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PSYLLIUM (SIL i yum) is a bulk-forming fiber laxative. This medicine is used to treat constipation.
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PSYLLIUM (SIL i yum) is a bulk-forming fiber laxative. This medicine is used to treat constipation.
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Psyllium is a seed used for medicinal purposes taken from the common fleawort, Plantago psyllium . There are about 250 species of the genus Plantago found worldwide; they belong to the Plantaginaceae family. The most common species producing seed ...
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SENNA (SEN uh) is a laxative. This medicine is used to relieve constipation. It may also be used to empty and prepare the bowel for surgery or examination.
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SENNA (SEN uh) is a laxative. This medicine is used to relieve constipation. It may also be used to empty and prepare the bowel for surgery or examination.
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Senna, Cassia angustifolia , is known by the name Egyptian senna. A member of the Leguminaceae family, senna is a shrub-like plant whose leaves and pods have been used for centuries in the East and West as a purgative. This property of senna was f...
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LACTULOSE (LAK tyoo lose) is a laxative derived from lactose. It helps to treat chronic constipation and to treat or prevent hepatic encephalopathy or coma. These are brain disorders that result from liver disease.
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LACTULOSE (LAK tyoo lose) is a laxative derived from lactose. It helps to treat chronic constipation and to treat or prevent hepatic encephalopathy or coma. These are brain disorders that result from liver disease.
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A synthetic derivative of lactose; an ammonia detoxicant and laxative.
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Castor oil, a stimulant laxative, is a fixed oil obtained from the seeds of Ricinus communis .
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Castor oil is a natural plant oil obtained from the seed of the castor plant. The castor seed, or bean, is the source of numerous economically important products as one of the world's most important industrial oils, and was one of the earliest com...
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Bisacodyl, a diphenylmethane laxative, is a stimulant laxative.
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Bisacodyl, a diphenylmethane laxative, is a stimulant laxative.
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TEGASEROD (te GAS a rod) is used to treat women who have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with constipation as their main problem. It may also be used for relief of chronic constipation in patients (men and women) less than 65 years of age.
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Partial type 4 serotonergic (5-HT 4 ) receptor agonist; modulates serotonin-sensitive GI processes.
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BISACODYL (bis a KOE dill) is a laxative. This medicine is used to relieve constipation. It may also be used to empty and prepare the bowel for surgery or examination.
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BISACODYL (bis a KOE dill) is a laxative. This medicine is used to relieve constipation. It may also be used to empty and prepare the bowel for surgery or examination.
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Bisacodyl, a diphenylmethane laxative, is a stimulant laxative.
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BISACODYL (bis a KOE dill) is a laxative. This medicine is used to relieve constipation. It may also be used to empty and prepare the bowel for surgery or examination.
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BISACODYL (bis a KOE dill) is a laxative. This medicine is used to relieve constipation. It may also be used to empty and prepare the bowel for surgery or examination.
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Bisacodyl, a diphenylmethane laxative, is a stimulant laxative.
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LUBIPROSTONE (loo bi PROS tone) is a laxative. It is used to treat chronic constipation.
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Bicyclic fatty acid; selectively activates intestinal ClC-2 chloride channels and increases intestinal fluid secretion.
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MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE (mag NEE zhum hye DROX ide) is a laxative. It is used to treat constipation.
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MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE (mag NEE zhum hye DROX ide) is a laxative. It is used to treat constipation.
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METHYLCELLULOSE (meth ill SELL yoo lose) is a bulk-forming laxative. This medicine is used to treat constipation.
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METHYLCELLULOSE (meth ill SELL yoo lose) is a bulk-forming laxative. This medicine is used to treat constipation.
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MAGNESIUM CITRATE (mag NEE zee um SI treyt) is a saline laxative. It is used to treat occasional constipation, but it should not be used regularly for this purpose.
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METHYLNALTREXONE (METH il nal TREX one) is used to treat constipation caused by opioids (pain medicine). Immediately tell your health care professional if you stop taking your opioid pain medicine.
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Treatment of opiate-induced constipation in patients with advanced illness who are receiving palliative care and have had an insufficient response to laxative therapy.
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POLYCARBOPHIL (pol i KAR boe fil) is a bulk-forming fiber laxative. It is used to add more fiber into your diet. This medicine is also used to treat constipation.
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POLYCARBOPHIL (pol i KAR boe fil) is a bulk-forming fiber laxative. It is used to add more fiber into your diet. This medicine is also used to treat constipation.
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POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 (pol ee ETH i leen; GLYE col) powder is a laxative used to treat constipation. It increases the amount of water in the stool. Bowel movements become easier and more frequent.
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DOCUSATE SODIUM; SENNA (doc CUE sayt SOE dee um; SEN na) contains a stool softener and a laxative. It is used to treat constipation.
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Trisodium phosphate is a strong chemical. Poisoning occurs if you accidentally swallow, breathe in, or spill large amounts of this substance on your skin. This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poi...
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Aloe vera , a member of the lily family, is a spiky, succulent, perennial plant. It is indigenous to eastern and southern Africa, but has been spread throughout many of the warmer regions of the world, and is also popularly grown indoors. There ar...
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Bisacodyl, a diphenylmethane laxative, is a stimulant laxative.
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PSYLLIUM; CALCIUM (SIL i yum; KAL see um) is a bulk-forming fiber laxative with a calcium supplement. This medicine is used to treat constipation. It is also used to add calcium and fiber to a healthy diet.
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SODIUM PHOSPATE SALT (SOE dee um FOS fate sawlt) is a saline laxative. It is used to treat constipation or to clean the bowel before a colonoscopy.
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SODIUM PHOSPATE SALT (SOE dee um FOS fate sawlt) is a saline laxative. It is used to treat constipation or to clean the bowel before a colonoscopy.
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SODIUM PHOSPATE SALT (SOE dee um FOS fate sawlt) is a saline laxative. It is used to treat constipation or to clean the bowel before a colonoscopy.
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