Drugs for Constipation (Laxatives)



Drugs for Constipation (Laxatives)


IRRITANTS and STIMULANTS

Bisacodyl CORRECTOL, DULCOLAX
Castor oil Generic only
Senna Ex-LAX, SENOKOT


BULK LAXATIVES

Methylcellulose CITRUCEL
Psyllium METAMUCIL


SALINE and OSMOTIC LAXATIVES

Lactulose CONSTULOSE, ENULOSE
Magnesium citrate CITROMA
Magnesium hydroxide MILk OF MAGNESIA
Polyethylene glycol GOLYTELY, MIRALAX


STOOL SOFTENERS

Docusate COLACE


LUBRICANT LAXATIVE

Glycerin suppositories Generic only
Mineral oil Generic only


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