Laxatives
What are Laxatives?
Laxatives are medicines that help resolve constipation or empty the bowel of fecal matter before procedures or surgery involving the lower bowel. There are several different types available (see differences below) and each type works in a particular way. Some soften or loosen up the stool, while others increase how frequently the large colon contracts which helps move the stool along the bowel.
Laxatives may also be called cathartics or purgatives.
What are laxatives used for?
Laxatives are used to treat constipation if lifestyle changes have failed to resolve the constipation or if the person has a medical condition (such as angina) that may be exacerbated by straining.
Before taking a laxative it is important to be sure the person is actually constipated and that the constipation is not due to an underlying, undiagnosed condition. People's bowel habits vary and it does not mean that somebody is constipated if they do not pass a bowel motion every day. Constipation is usually defined as "The passage of hard stools less frequently than the person's normal bowel pattern". Laxatives should generally not be used long-term unless under medical supervision because they can cause electrolyte disturbances (such as low potassium levels), dehydration, and contribute to a sluggish bowel.
Before using a laxative, lifestyle changes, such as drinking more fluid, exercising, and increasing the amount of vegetables and fiber in the diet should be tried first.
Types of laxatives include:
- Bulk-forming laxatives (such as fiber, psyllium, or polycarbophil). These absorb water in the bowel and swell to bulk out the stool making it softer and easier to pass
- Emollient stool softeners (such as docusate). These moisten and lubricate the stool making it easier to pass
- Osmotic laxatives (such as lactulose, and magnesium sulfate/hydroxide) draw fluid into the bowel and soften stools
- Stimulant laxatives (such as senna or bisacodyl) promote contraction of the intestines, promoting the movement of stools through the bowel.
Bowel cleansing preparations
Bowel cleansing preparations are not treatments for constipation. They are used before bowel surgery, colonoscopy, or radiological examinations to ensure that the bowel is free of solid contents.
They should be used with caution in people with fluid and electrolyte disturbances, such as dehydration and low potassium levels. These should be corrected before administration.
Examples of bowel cleansing preparations include:
- citric acid/magnesium oxide/sodium picosulfate
- magnesium sulfate/potassium sulfate/sodium sulfate
- polyethylene glycol-3350 with or without electrolytes
- sodium biphosphate/sodium phosphate.
List drug with Laxatives
Drug Name |
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Avedana Glycerin Suppositories Adult rectal Generic name: Glycerin (rectal) |
ClearLax Generic name: Polyethylene Glycol 3350 |
Clenpiq Generic name: Citric Acid, Magnesium Oxide, And Sodium Picosulfate |
Colace Generic name: Docusate |
Colace 2-in-1 Generic name: Docusate And Senna |
ColPrep Kit Generic name: Sodium Sulfate, Potassium Sulfate, And Magnesium Sulfate |
Colyte Generic name: Polyethylene Glycol 3350 And Electrolytes |
Colyte with Flavor Packs Generic name: Polyethylene Glycol Electrolyte Solution |
Constilac Generic name: Lactulose |
Constulose Generic name: Lactulose |
Correctol Herbal Tea Laxative Generic name: Senna (SEN-a) |
Bisacodyl and polyethylene glycol (PEG) 3350 with electrolytes Generic name: Bisacodyl And Polyethylene Glycol (PEG-3350) With Electrolytes |
Bisacodyl oral and rectal Generic name: Bisacodyl (oral And Rectal) |
Black Draught Generic name: Senna |
Cholac Generic name: Lactulose |
Citrate of Magnesia Generic name: Magnesium Citrate |
Citric acid, magnesium oxide, and sodium picosulfate Generic name: Citric Acid, Magnesium Oxide, And Sodium Picosulfate |
Citroma Generic name: Magnesium Citrate |
Citroma Cherry Generic name: Magnesium Citrate |
Citroma Lemon Generic name: Magnesium Citrate |
Citrucel Generic name: Methylcellulose |
Daily Fiber Sugar-Free Generic name: Psyllium |
Disposable Enema rectal Generic name: Sodium Biphosphate And Sodium Phosphate (rectal) |
Doc-Q-Lace Generic name: Docusate Sodium |
Docusate and senna Generic name: Docusate And Senna |
Docusate oral/rectal Generic name: Docusate (oral/rectal) |
DOK Generic name: Docusate |
Dok Plus Generic name: Docusate And Senna |
Dr Caldwell Laxative Generic name: Senna |
Dr. Caldwell Senna Laxative Generic name: Senna (SEN-a) |
Dulcolax Generic name: Bisacodyl (oral And Rectal) |
Dulcolax Stool Softener Generic name: Docusate Sodium 100mg Capsules |
Enulose Generic name: Lactulose |
Equalactin Generic name: Polycarbophil |
Ex-Lax Chocolated Generic name: Senna |
Ex-Lax Maximum Strength Generic name: Senna |
Ex-Lax Regular Strength Pills Generic name: Senna |
Fiber Lax Generic name: Polycarbophil |
Fiber Laxative Generic name: Polycarbophil |
Fiber Tabs Generic name: Polycarbophil |
FiberCon Generic name: Polycarbophil |
Fibertab Generic name: Polycarbophil |
Fleet Enema rectal Generic name: Sodium Biphosphate And Sodium Phosphate (rectal) |
Fleet Glycerin Suppositories Adult rectal Generic name: Glycerin (rectal) |
Fleet Glycerin Suppositories Pediatric rectal Generic name: Glycerin (rectal) |
Fleet Liquid Glycerin Suppositories rectal Generic name: Glycerin (rectal) |
Fleet Phospho-soda EZ-Prep Generic name: Sodium Phosphate Dibasic And Sodium Phosphate Monobasic |
Fletchers Castoria Generic name: Senna |
GaviLAX Generic name: Polyethylene Glycol 3350 |
GaviLyte-C Generic name: Polyethylene Glycol Electrolyte Solution |
GaviLyte-C with Flavor Pack Generic name: Polyethylene Glycol 3350 And Electrolytes |
GaviLyte-C With Lemon Flavor Pack Generic name: Polyethylene Glycol Electrolyte Solution |
GaviLyte-G With Lemon Flavor Pack Generic name: Polyethylene Glycol Electrolyte Solution |
GaviLyte-H and Bisacodyl with Flavor Packs Generic name: Bisacodyl And Polyethylene Glycol (PEG-3350) With Electrolytes |
GaviLyte-N with Flavor Pack Generic name: Polyethylene Glycol 3350, Sodium And Potassium Salts |
GaviLyte-N With Flavor Packs Generic name: Polyethylene Glycol Electrolyte Solution |
Generlac Generic name: Lactulose |
Geri-kot Generic name: Senna |
Gialax Generic name: Polyethylene Glycol 3350 |
Glycerin rectal Generic name: Glycerin (rectal) |
GlycoLax Generic name: Polyethylene Glycol 3350 |
GoLYTELY Generic name: Polyethylene Glycol Electrolyte Solution |
HalfLytely Generic name: Bisacodyl And Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) 3350 With Electrolytes |
HealthyLax Generic name: Polyethylene Glycol 3350 |
Hydrocil Generic name: Psyllium |
Innerclean Generic name: Senna |
Inulin Generic name: Inulin |
Konsyl Generic name: Psyllium |
Konsyl Fiber Generic name: Polycarbophil |
Konsyl Sugar Free Orange With Stevia Generic name: Psyllium |
Konsyl-Orange Generic name: Psyllium |
Kristalose Generic name: Lactulose |
Lactitol Generic name: Lactitol |
Lactulose Generic name: Lactulose (oral) |
Laxmar Generic name: Psyllium |
Magnesium citrate Generic name: Magnesium Citrate |
Magnesium sulfate, potassium chloride, and sodium sulfate Generic name: Magnesium Sulfate, Potassium Chloride, And Sodium Sulfate |
Magnesium sulfate, potassium sulfate, and sodium sulfate Generic name: Magnesium, Potassium, And Sodium Sulfates |
Metamucil Generic name: Psyllium |
Metamucil Berry Burst Smooth Texture Generic name: Psyllium |
Metamucil Kids Thins Generic name: Psyllium |
Metamucil Orange Coarse Milled Original Generic name: Psyllium |
Metamucil Orange Smooth Texture Generic name: Psyllium |
Metamucil Thins Apple Crisp Generic name: Psyllium |
Metamucil Thins Chocolate Generic name: Psyllium |
Metamucil Thins Cinnamon Spice Generic name: Psyllium |
Metamucil Unflavored Coarse Milled Original Generic name: Psyllium |
Metamucil Unflavored Smooth Texture Generic name: Psyllium |
Methylcellulose Generic name: Methylcellulose |
Mineral oil oral/rectal Generic name: Mineral Oil (oral/rectal) |
MiraLAX Generic name: Polyethylene Glycol 3350 |
MoviPrep Generic name: Polyethylene Glycol Electrolyte Solution |
Natura-Lax Generic name: Polyethylene Glycol 3350 |
Natural Fiber Therapy Generic name: Psyllium |
Nulytely Generic name: Polyethylene Glycol 3350, Sodium And Potassium Salts |
NuLYTELY Lemon Lime Generic name: Polyethylene Glycol Electrolyte Solution |
NuLYTELY Orange Generic name: Polyethylene Glycol Electrolyte Solution |
NuLYTELY with Flavor Packs Generic name: Polyethylene Glycol Electrolyte Solution |
Onelax Fiber Therapy Generic name: Psyllium |
OsmoPrep Generic name: Sodium Biphosphate And Sodium Phosphate (oral) |
Pedia-Lax Liquid rectal Generic name: Glycerin (rectal) |
PEG-3350 with Electolytes Generic name: Polyethylene Glycol Electrolyte Solution |
PEG-3350 with Electrolytes (Eqv-GoLYTELY) Generic name: Polyethylene Glycol Electrolyte Solution |
PEG-3350 with Electrolytes (Eqv-Moviprep) Generic name: Polyethylene Glycol Electrolyte Solution |
PEG-3350 with Electrolytes Lemon (Eqv-GoLYTELY) Generic name: Polyethylene Glycol Electrolyte Solution |
PEG-3350 with Electrolytes Lemon (Eqv-Moviprep) Generic name: Polyethylene Glycol Electrolyte Solution |
PEG-3350 with Electrolytes Lemon (Eqv-NuLYTELY) Generic name: Polyethylene Glycol Electrolyte Solution |
PEG-3350 with Electrolytes Lemon-Lime (Eqv-NuLYTELY) Generic name: Polyethylene Glycol Electrolyte Solution |
PEG-3350 with Electrolytes Orange (Eqv-GoLYTELY) Generic name: Polyethylene Glycol Electrolyte Solution |
PEG-3350 with Electrolytes Pineapple (Eqv-GoLYTELY) Generic name: Polyethylene Glycol Electrolyte Solution |
PEG3350 Generic name: Polyethylene Glycol 3350 |
Peri-Colace Generic name: Docusate And Senna |
Phospho-Soda Generic name: Sodium Phosphate Dibasic And Sodium Phosphate Monobasic |
Pizensy Generic name: Lactitol |
Plenvu Generic name: Polyethylene Glycol Electrolyte Solution |
Polycarbophil Generic name: Polycarbophil |
Polyethylene glycol 3350 Generic name: Polyethylene Glycol 3350 |
Polyethylene glycol 3350 and electrolytes (Oral) Generic name: Polyethylene Glycol 3350 And Electrolytes |
Polyethylene glycol 3350, electrolytes, and ascorbic acid Generic name: Polyethylene Glycol 3350, Electrolytes, And Ascorbic Acid |
Polyethylene glycol 3350, sodium and potassium salts Generic name: Polyethylene Glycol 3350, Sodium And Potassium Salts |
Polyethylene glycol 3350, sodium ascorbate, sodium sulfate, ascorbic acid, sodium chloride, and potassium chloride Generic name: Polyethylene Glycol 3350, Sodium Ascorbate, Sodium Sulfate, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Chloride, And Potassium Chloride |
Polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution Generic name: Polyethylene Glycol Electrolyte Solution |
Prepopik Generic name: Citric Acid, Magnesium Oxide, And Sodium Picosulfate |
Psyllium Generic name: Psyllium |
Reguloid Generic name: Psyllium |
Reguloid Orange Smooth Generic name: Psyllium |
Reguloid Sugar Free Generic name: Psyllium |
Reguloid Sugar Free Orange Smooth Generic name: Psyllium |
Rite Aid Senna Generic name: Senna (SEN-a) |
Sani-Supp rectal Generic name: Glycerin (rectal) |
Senexon Generic name: Senna (SEN-a) |
Senexon-S Generic name: Docusate And Senna |
Senna Generic name: Senna |
Senna Lax Generic name: Senna |
Senna Plus Generic name: Docusate And Senna |
Senna S Generic name: Docusate And Senna |
Senna-Time Generic name: Senna |
Senna-Time S Generic name: Docusate And Senna |
Senokot Generic name: Senna |
Senokot Extra Strength Generic name: Senna |
Senokot Laxative Gummies Blue Pomegranate Generic name: Senna |
Senokot Laxative Gummies Mixed Berries Generic name: Senna |
Senokot S Generic name: Docusate And Senna |
Senokot Tea Generic name: Senna |
SenoSol Generic name: Senna |
SenoSol-SS Generic name: Docusate And Senna |
SenoSol-X Generic name: Senna |
Sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate Generic name: Sodium Biphosphate And Sodium Phosphate (oral) |
Sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate rectal Generic name: Sodium Biphosphate And Sodium Phosphate (rectal) |
Sodium phosphate dibasic and sodium phosphate monobasic (Intravenous) Generic name: Sodium Phosphate Dibasic And Sodium Phosphate Monobasic |
Sodium phosphate dibasic and sodium phosphate monobasic (Oral) Generic name: Sodium Phosphate Dibasic And Sodium Phosphate Monobasic |
Sodium phosphate dibasic and sodium phosphate monobasic (Rectal) Generic name: Sodium Phosphate Dibasic And Sodium Phosphate Monobasic |
Sodium picosulfate, magnesium, and citric acid Generic name: Sodium Picosulfate, Magnesium, And Citric Acid |
Sodium sulfate, magnesium sulfate, and potassium chloride Generic name: Sodium Sulfate, Magnesium Sulfate, And Potassium Chloride |
Sodium sulfate, potassium sulfate, and magnesium sulfate Generic name: Sodium Sulfate, Potassium Sulfate, And Magnesium Sulfate |
Sorbitol Generic name: Sorbitol |
Stool Softener + Stimulant Laxative Generic name: Docusate And Senna |
Stool Softener with Laxative Generic name: Docusate And Senna |
Suflave Generic name: Polyethylene Glycol 3350, Sodium Sulfate, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, And Sodium Chloride |
SunMark ClearLax Generic name: Polyethylene Glycol 3350 |
Suprep Generic name: Magnesium Sulfate, Potassium Sulfate, And Sodium Sulfate |
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit Generic name: Magnesium, Potassium, And Sodium Sulfates |
Sutab Generic name: Magnesium Sulfate, Potassium Chloride, And Sodium Sulfate |
Swiss Kriss Generic name: Senna (SEN-a) |
TriLyte w/Flavor Packs Generic name: Polyethylene Glycol 3350, Sodium And Potassium Salts |
TriLyte with Flavor Packs Generic name: Polyethylene Glycol Electrolyte Solution |
Uni-Cenna Generic name: Senna (SEN-a) |
Visicol Generic name: Sodium Phosphate Dibasic And Sodium Phosphate Monobasic |
X-Prep Generic name: Senna (SEN-a) |
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