Category: constipation
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How do different medication that treat constipation work?
December 26, 2011 9:27 pm
The treatment options for constipation are outlined in the table below:
Treatment option |
Pros |
Cons |
Lubricants (Mineral Oil) |
Facilitated bowel movements
Promotes soft bulk |
Limits fat soluble vitamin absorption
Interaction with Birth control pill and Coumadin |
Emollients (Colace, Docusate) |
Penetrates stool
Effective for painful anal fissure |
May cause increased gas and bloating |
Hyperosmolar Laxatives (Miralax) |
Promotes water retention in stool |
May cause increased gas and bloating |
Saline Laxatives (Fleet, MOM, Mag. Citrate) |
Rapid acting |
May cause electrolyte imbalances |
Stimulants (Dulcolax, Senekot, Ex-Lax) |
Increased water in stool |
Prolonged use can cause dependence of the GI track |
Herbs (Green Tea) |
Natural in origin |
Prolonged use can cause dependence |
Bulking agents |
Absorbs water, softens, and bulks the stool |
May cause increased gas and bloating |
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