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Prescribed Medications
| 1. | lactulose(Enulose , others...) | ||
| 2. | docusate | ||
| 3. | magnesium hydroxide | ||
| 4. | polyethylene glycol 3350(MiraLax , GlycoLax) | ||
| 5. | tegaserod(Zelnorm ) | ||
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Over the Counter Medications
| 1. | mineral oil(Kondremul Plain , others...) | ||
| 2. | psyllium(Metamucil , others...) | ||
| 3. | bisacodyl(Dulcolax Laxative , others...) | ||
| 4. | docusate(Colace , others...) | ||
| 5. | magnesium hydroxide(Milk of Magnesia , others...) | ||
| 6. | polyethylene glycol 3350(MiraLax ) | ||
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Sodium Phosphate salts (SOE dee um FOS fate sawlts) are used to clean out the bowel. It is given before a colonoscopy.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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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.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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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.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Laxatives containing magnesium cations or phosphate anions.
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Lubricant laxative; complex mixture of hydrocarbons derived from crude petroleum.
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A synthetic derivative of lactose; an ammonia detoxicant and laxative.
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LACTULOSE (LAK tyoo lose) powder is a laxative derived from lactose. It helps to treat chronic constipation.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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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.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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PSYLLIUM (SIL i yum) is a bulk-forming fiber laxative. This medicine is used to treat constipation.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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PSYLLIUM (SIL i yum) is a bulk-forming fiber laxative. This medicine is used to treat constipation.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Cellulose derivatives (methylcellulose), calcium polycarbophil, malt soup extract, and psyllium preparations are bulk-forming laxatives.
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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 discomfort caused by gas.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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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 discomfort caused by gas.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Antidiarrhea agent; antidyspepsia agent; internal deodorant. Antiulcer agent (as part of multiple-drug regimens for Helicobacter pylori infection).
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Antiperistaltic antidiarrhea agent; synthetic piperidine-derivative.
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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.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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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.
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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.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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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.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Stimulant laxative; hydroxymethylanthraquinone derivative occurring naturally in plants as glycosides.
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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.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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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.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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DOCUSATE (doc CUE sayt) is stool softener. It helps prevent constipation and straining or discomfort associated with hard or dry stools.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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DOCUSATE (doc CUE sayt) is stool softener. It helps prevent constipation and straining or discomfort associated with hard or dry stools.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Stool softeners (emollients); anionic, surface-active agents (surfactants) that have emulsifying and wetting properties.
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MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE (mag NEE zhum hye DROX ide) is a laxative and an antacid. It is used to treat constipation. It is also used to treat acid indigestion, sour stomach, and heartburn.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE (mag NEE zhum hye DROX ide) is a laxative. It is used to treat constipation.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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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.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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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.
NOTE: This drug is no longer available in the United States. Patients currently taking Tegaserod should contact their prescriber about stopping this medicine and finding alternative therapies. If you have questions about the discontinuation of Zelnorm you may call 1-888-669-6682.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Partial type 4 serotonergic (5-HT 4 ) receptor agonist; modulates serotonin-sensitive GI processes.
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