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With polyethylene glycol as its active ingredient, MiraLax is an osmotic type of laxative best used for temporary constipation. MiraLax makes it easier for you to pass stool. It typically works...
Best Drugs for Constipation - Consumer Reports
2021年9月26日 · Instead, over-the-counter drugs such as polyethylene glycol (Miralax and generic), bisacodyl (Dulcolax laxative tablets and generic), or senna (Ex-Lax, Senokot,...
Nonprescription laxatives for constipation: Use with caution
2024年1月26日 · Before turning to laxatives, try these lifestyle changes to help with constipation: Eat fiber-rich foods. These include wheat bran, fresh fruits and vegetables, and oats. The average adult should get 25 to 31 grams of fiber per day. Drink plenty of fluids daily.
Laxatives for Constipation: Types and Safe Use - Verywell Health
2024年7月23日 · Bulk-forming laxatives add fiber to the stool, helping the stool absorb more water. This leads to stools that are larger, softer, and easier to pass. Bulk-forming laxatives are considered the safest type of laxative. Examples of bulk-forming laxatives are Metamucil, FiberCon, and Citrucel.
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2024年3月27日 · There are several over-the-counter laxatives and prescription medications that you can take for constipation. Prevention can help you stay ahead of constipation before it becomes a problem. Drink plenty of water, eat a fiber-rich diet, and move around every day.
Laxatives: What They Do, Types & How To Use - Cleveland Clinic
2023年7月10日 · Laxatives treat constipation by softening hard stools or stimulating your bowels to get moving so you can poop. Common types include bulk-forming laxatives, osmotics, stool softeners, lubricants and stimulants. Most are available without a prescription. Take them as directed to prevent side effects, like bloating, gas or stomach cramps.
What Laxative Should I Take For Constipation? - Verywell Health
2024年3月8日 · The three major osmotic laxatives are Miralax, lactulose, and milk of magnesia. MiraLax, the brand name for polyethylene glycol PEG, acts similarly to fiber laxatives, as it draws water into the stool, making it softer and easier to pass. It …
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2023年12月1日 · Fiber Supplements and bulk forming laxatives: These increase the bulk of the stool and help it to retain water, making it softer but more formed. They should be taken with plenty of water. Examples include psyllium (Metamucil), wheat dextrin (Benefiber), polycarbophil (FiberCon), and methylcellulose (Citrucel).
Laxatives for Constipation: Treatments, Use, Safety - WebMD
2024年6月12日 · Fiber is the laxative most doctors recommend for normal and slow-transit constipation. Abdominal cramping, bloating, or gas can occur when abruptly increasing or changing your dietary fiber...
Gastroenterologists Recommend 2 New Treatments for Chronic Constipation
2023年6月2日 · GI health experts have added two new options to their list of recommended treatments for chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) in adults: magnesium oxide and senna. Magnesium oxide and senna are both available over-the-counter (OTC).
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