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Over-the-counter Laxatives

Over-the-counter Laxatives JAMA PATIENT PAGE | Gastroenterology Laxatives are medications that are used to treat occasional constipation. More information about this FDA safety warning can be found Types of Laxatives Many laxatives are sold over the counter (OTC) without a prescrip- in the January 10, 2014, post of the news@JAMA blog (jama.md tion. Different classes of OTC laxatives work in different ways. /19iJXVM) as well as at the FDA advisory link below. • Lubricants make it easier for stool to pass out of the body. A com- monly used lubricant is mineral oil. Choosing a Laxative • Stool softeners moisten and soften the stool, also making it easier There is no single laxative that is best, and everyone responds dif- topass.Theyworkwellforpeoplewithhardstools,whichcanbethe ferently to a particular laxative. If you have questions about which resultoftakingcertainmedications(forexample,someprescription one is best for you, you can ask a pharmacist, doctor, or other health painmedications)orbeingtoosedentary(forexample,hospitalized care practitioner. patients). The most commonly used stool softener is docusate. Lifestyle changes such as a high-fiber diet and exercise can be • Fiber supplements are natural dietary supplements that absorb just as helpful as laxatives in treating constipation. water and help maintain regular bowel habits. They are good for people who do http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png JAMA American Medical Association

Over-the-counter Laxatives

JAMA , Volume 312 (11) – Sep 17, 2014

Over-the-counter Laxatives

Abstract

JAMA PATIENT PAGE | Gastroenterology Laxatives are medications that are used to treat occasional constipation. More information about this FDA safety warning can be found Types of Laxatives Many laxatives are sold over the counter (OTC) without a prescrip- in the January 10, 2014, post of the news@JAMA blog (jama.md tion. Different classes of OTC laxatives work in different ways. /19iJXVM) as well as at the FDA advisory link below. • Lubricants make it easier for stool to pass out of the...
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American Medical Association
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Copyright 2014 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved. Applicable FARS/DFARS Restrictions Apply to Government Use.
ISSN
0098-7484
eISSN
1538-3598
DOI
10.1001/jama.2014.2078
pmid
25226492
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Abstract

JAMA PATIENT PAGE | Gastroenterology Laxatives are medications that are used to treat occasional constipation. More information about this FDA safety warning can be found Types of Laxatives Many laxatives are sold over the counter (OTC) without a prescrip- in the January 10, 2014, post of the news@JAMA blog (jama.md tion. Different classes of OTC laxatives work in different ways. /19iJXVM) as well as at the FDA advisory link below. • Lubricants make it easier for stool to pass out of the body. A com- monly used lubricant is mineral oil. Choosing a Laxative • Stool softeners moisten and soften the stool, also making it easier There is no single laxative that is best, and everyone responds dif- topass.Theyworkwellforpeoplewithhardstools,whichcanbethe ferently to a particular laxative. If you have questions about which resultoftakingcertainmedications(forexample,someprescription one is best for you, you can ask a pharmacist, doctor, or other health painmedications)orbeingtoosedentary(forexample,hospitalized care practitioner. patients). The most commonly used stool softener is docusate. Lifestyle changes such as a high-fiber diet and exercise can be • Fiber supplements are natural dietary supplements that absorb just as helpful as laxatives in treating constipation. water and help maintain regular bowel habits. They are good for people who do

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JAMAAmerican Medical Association

Published: Sep 17, 2014

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