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...