This document summarizes different types of laxatives including bulk-producing agents, stool softeners, hydrating agents, stimulant laxatives, and lubricants. It provides examples of common laxatives for each type such as Metamucil, Colace, Miralax, Senokot, and Milk of Magnesia. Details are given for each laxative such as active ingredients, dosage, usage instructions, and precautions. The document aims to inform readers about different laxative options and proper use.
This document summarizes different types of laxatives including bulk-producing agents, stool softeners, hydrating agents, stimulant laxatives, and lubricants. It provides examples of common laxatives for each type such as Metamucil, Colace, Miralax, Senokot, and Milk of Magnesia. Details are given for each laxative such as active ingredients, dosage, usage instructions, and precautions. The document aims to inform readers about different laxative options and proper use.
This document summarizes different types of laxatives including bulk-producing agents, stool softeners, hydrating agents, stimulant laxatives, and lubricants. It provides examples of common laxatives for each type such as Metamucil, Colace, Miralax, Senokot, and Milk of Magnesia. Details are given for each laxative such as active ingredients, dosage, usage instructions, and precautions. The document aims to inform readers about different laxative options and proper use.
This document summarizes different types of laxatives including bulk-producing agents, stool softeners, hydrating agents, stimulant laxatives, and lubricants. It provides examples of common laxatives for each type such as Metamucil, Colace, Miralax, Senokot, and Milk of Magnesia. Details are given for each laxative such as active ingredients, dosage, usage instructions, and precautions. The document aims to inform readers about different laxative options and proper use.
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Laxative
Dean Chen June 4, 2008 Type of laxative • Bulk-producing agents • Stool softeners / Surfactants • Lubricants / Emollient • Stimulant / Irritant • Saline (consider a hydrating agent) Types (continue) Hydrating agents (osmotics) • One more :Hyperosmotic agents
• Some Vegetable also consider laxatives
Stool softeners / Surfactants • Site of Action: Small and large intestine • Onset of Action: 12 - 72 hours • Examples: docustate (Colace, Diocto) • Stool softeners help mix fluid into stools to soften them. This makes stools easier to pass out of the body. colace • Colace Stool Softener Laxative Capsules 50 Mg - 30 Each
• Active ingredient Docusate
Sodium (50 mg). • Dosage form: Capsules • List Price $11.56 Colace (cont) • Colace is used for prevention of dry, hard stools. • DIRECTIONS: Adults and children 12 years and older: 1 to 4 capsules Children 6 to 12 years old: 1 to 2 capsules • PRECAUTION: The highest dose should be taken until the first bowel movement; thereafter, a lower dose should be taken for maintenance. The effect of Colace on the stools may not be apparent until 1 to 3 days after the first oral dose. Hyperosmotic agents
• Site of Action: Colon
• Onset of Action: 0.5 - 3 hours • Examples: Glycerin suppositories, Sorbitol, Lactulose, and Polyethylene glycol (PEG). • PEG found more effective in children than lactulose Miralax
• MiraLAX Laxative Powder
7-Day - 4.1 oz (119 g) • Active ingredient Polyethylene Glycol 3350, 17 g (cap filled to line). • Dosage form is powder • List Price $8.35 Miralax • Use for bowel movement and constipation • Fill up to the white line (17g) on the cup Stir and dissolve in 4 to 8 oz of liquid Use once a day • Children under 16 years of age please consult a doctor before taking it. • Do not take more than indicated Bulk-producing agents • Site of Action: Small and large intestine • Onset of Action: 12 - 72 hours • Examples: psyllium husk (Metamucil), methylcellulose (Citrucel), polycarbophil, dietary fiber • How it work: The larger stools help trigger the bowel to contract and move the stools out. You must use this daily to be effective Metamucil (psyllium )
Metamucil Apple Crisp Natural Fiber
Wafers - 24 • The Dosage form is a wafer • Active Ingredient is Psyllium husk • List Price $6.11 Metamucil (cont) • Use: for daily instake of fiber and gentle elimination w/0 chemical • Adult should take 2 wafers with 8 oz of their faveorite beverage. Child 6 to 12 take 1 wafer with beverage • Warning: choking and Allergy alart; should consult doctor before taking it Stimulant / Irritant • Site of Action: Colon • Onset of Action: 15min to 8 hours depending the drug • Example: Senokot , Dulcolax Bowel prep kit • Stimulant laxatives are the harshest laxatives. They cause the bowel to squeeze or contract to move the stools out Senokot (senna) • Senokot Tablets - 20 Each • Active ingredientEach tablet contains: Purified Senna (8.6 mg). • Dosage form is tablet • List Price $7.81 Senokot (cont) • Use:Senokot tablets generally produce bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours. • Adult take 2 times a day Children under 6 1 tablet a day. It is reommended taking at bedtime • Should not use for more than 1 week and should not be taken with GI problems. If bowel movement persist for more than 2 weeks consult your doctor Saline
• Site of Action: Small and large intestine
• Onset of Action: 0.5 - 6 hours • Saline laxatives draw fluid into the bowel from nearby tissue. This softens stools and helps the bowel move them out. Milk of Magnesia • Phillips Milk Of Magnesia Liquid Cherry - 26 Oz • Liquid dosage form: liquid • Active ingredient: Teaspoon (5 mL): Magnesium Hydroxide 400 mg. • List Price $10.14 Milk of Magnesia (cont) • use: To relieve occasional constipation • Adults/Children 12 years and older: 2-4 tablespoonful (TBSP) . Children: Children 6-11 years: 1-2 tablespoonsful, .2-5 years: 1-3 teaspoonsful, all age group followed by a full glass (8 oz.) of liquid Take at bedtime or upon rising. • Precaution: Consult doctor before taking. Should not be use for more than 1 week and should top taking if GI or allergy problem Lubricants / Emollient • Site of Action: Colon • Onset of Action: 6 - 8 hours • Example : Glycerin Suppositories, mineral oil
• Lubricant laxatives work by coating the surface
of the stools. This helps the stools hold in water so they move out of the body more easily conclusion • Contact me at dfc0102@yahoo.com • You can access the links and the dcoument at my web site www.deanchen.com
