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Agents that relax and loosen the bowels and stools
Laxatives, purgatives, or aperients are substances that loosen stools and increase bowel movements. They are used to treat and prevent constipation. Laxatives
Laxative
Laxative
Bisacodyl is an organic compound that is used as a stimulant laxative drug. It works directly on the colon to produce a bowel movement. It is typically
Bisacodyl
American actor and filmmaker (1932–2021)
wid Laxative. Van Peebles said that the band is called Laxative because they "make shit happen". In November 2011, Melvin Van Peebles wid Laxative performed
Melvin_Van_Peebles
Brand of oral laxative
Fletcher's Castoria, now known as Fletcher's Laxative, is an oral syrup containing a stimulant laxative and ingredients to soothe the stomach. It is a
Fletcher's_Laxative
Species of buckhorn shrub
eastward to northwestern Montana. The dried bark of cascara was used as a laxative in folk medicine by the indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest, and
Frangula_purshiana
Plant used as a dietary fiber
exposed to the substance. It is generally safe and moderately effective as a laxative. Use of psyllium in the diet for three weeks or longer may lower blood
Psyllium
Medication for constipation, classified as an osmotic laxative
of the polymer of the specific molecule in use. Macrogol is used as a laxative to treat constipation in children and adults. It is taken by mouth. Benefits
Macrogol
pH indicator that turns pink in basic solution
over a century as a laxative, but is now being removed from over-the-counter laxatives over concerns of carcinogenicity. Laxative products formerly containing
Phenolphthalein
Psychiatric factitious disorder
intentionally infecting a wound with debris or unsanitary material, taking laxatives to induce diarrhea, or ingesting thyroid hormone replacement medication
Factitious disorder imposed on self
Factitious_disorder_imposed_on_self
Sugar alcohol that is used as a sweetener
average adult (70 kg). The lower limit was set to "safeguard against its laxative effect and to mitigate against long-term effects, such as electrolyte imbalance
Erythritol
Genus of flowering leguminous plants
Arabic sanā, describing plants whose leaves and pods have cathartic and laxative properties. The caterpillars of many species feed on Senna plants. The
Senna_(plant)
Dried plum
remove). The sorbitol content along with dietary fiber likely provide the laxative effect associated with consuming prunes. Prunes are 64% carbohydrates,
Prune
Sugar alcohol used as a sweetener
Maltitol is a sugar alcohol (a polyol) used as a sugar substitute and laxative. It has 75–90% of the sweetness of sucrose (table sugar) and nearly identical
Maltitol
English presenter and poker player (born 1972)
tickets. After first suggesting holding the memorial service and putting laxative in the canapés, she arranged for a friend to telephone the ringleader (a
Victoria_Coren_Mitchell
Chemical compound
melting points, and uses. As an over-the-counter drug, sorbitol is used as a laxative to treat constipation. It provides about half the sweetness of table sugar
Sorbitol
Inorganic compound of formula Mg(OH)2
significant role in the laxative effects of milk of magnesia, as alkaline solutions (i.e., solutions of hydroxide ions) are not strongly laxative, and non-alkaline
Magnesium_hydroxide
Constipation and surgery medication
given by rectum and within twelve hours when given orally. It is a weaker laxative than bisacodyl and castor oil. Common side effects of senna glycoside include
Senna_glycoside
Solid buildup of feces in the rectum due to chronic constipation
suffer from fecal impaction in the course of a year. Treatment includes laxatives, enemas, and pulsed irrigation evacuation (PIE) as well as digital removal
Fecal_impaction
Chemical compound
Na4P2O7 + H2O Monobasic and dibasic sodium phosphate are used as a saline laxative to treat constipation or to clean the bowel before a colonoscopy. "Physical
Disodium_phosphate
Chemical compound
picosulfate (INN, also known as sodium picosulphate) is a contact stimulant laxative used as a treatment for constipation or to prepare the large bowel before
Sodium_picosulfate
Species of legume
made from the leaves, as a laxative. Traditional medicine has used senna extracts since at least the 1950s as a laxative. It also serves as a fungicide
Senna_alexandrina
Mineral water laxative
for a strongly laxative natural water product which was marketed in the United States in the early 20th century. The water's laxative properties were
Pluto_Water
Medication first sold in 1894
Andrews Liver Salts was a laxative and antacid for mild stomach complaints. It was sold as a powder which is added to water and mixed, creating effervescence
Andrews_Liver_Salts
Infrequent or difficult bowel movements
effective, laxatives of the bulk-forming agent, osmotic agent, stool softener, or lubricant type may be recommended. Stimulant laxatives are generally
Constipation
Chemical compound
weight. Magnesium citrate (sensu lato) is used medicinally as a saline laxative and to empty the bowel before major surgery or a colonoscopy. It is available
Magnesium_citrate
Brand of yeast sold in the United States and Canada
1932 advertisement, promoting cakes of fresh yeast as a laxative and tonic
Fleischmann's_Yeast
Species of fish
the oil mainly consists of wax esters, which makes the meat act as a laxative if consumed in large quantities. Oilfish are distributed throughout tropical
Oilfish
Topics referred to by the same term
bisacodyl, a stimulant laxative drug that increases bowel movement Dulcolax Balance, a trade name of macrogol, an osmotic laxative Dulcolax Stool Softener
Dulcolax
Substance which accelerates defecation
similar to a laxative, which is a substance that eases defecation, usually by softening feces. It is possible for a substance to be both a laxative and a cathartic
Cathartic
Mineral salt laxative
Sal Hepatica is a mineral salt laxative that was produced and marketed by Bristol-Myers from its inception in 1887, becoming its first nationally recognized
Sal_Hepatica
Medical condition
certain laxatives. The most common cause of melanosis coli is the extended use of laxatives, and commonly anthraquinone containing laxatives such as senna
Melanosis_coli
Medical system for classifying human faeces
medications, such as antidiarrhoeal loperamide, senna, or anthraquinone with laxative effect. People with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) typically report that
Bristol_stool_scale
L-isomer of glucose
therapeutic value for type 2 diabetes. l-Glucose was also found to be a laxative, and has been proposed as a colon-cleansing agent which would not produce
L-Glucose
Topics referred to by the same term
dictionary. Cascara may refer to: Rhamnus purshiana, a plant known for its laxative properties Coffee cherry tea, an herbal tea Cáscara (rhythm), a Cuban rhythm
Cascara
1931 film directed by Jean Renoir
On purge bébé (Baby's Laxative) is Jean Renoir's first sound film, based upon the play by Georges Feydeau. It is a 1931 comedy about a supposedly unbreakable
On_purge_bébé
Chemical compound
Also it is used as in sodium citrate/sodium lauryl sulfoacetate/glycerol laxative products. "Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate". "Summary of Product Characteristics
Sodium_lauryl_sulfoacetate
Substance that increase the volume of secretion of bile from the liver
body is better able to release toxins and through acting as a natural laxative and improving detox capacity of Cells and Tissue (biology). Cholekinetic
Choleretic
Chemical compound
000 M−1 cm−1 at 595 nm. Thymolphthalein is also known to have use as a laxative and for disappearing ink. Thymolphthalein can be synthesized from thymol
Thymolphthalein
Vegetable oil pressed from castor beans
that it was used as a replacement for castoreum. Use of castor oil as a laxative is attested to in the c. 1550 BCE Ebers Papyrus, and it was in use several
Castor_oil
celiac sprue, chronic pancreatitis, lactase deficiency, lactulose, osmotic laxative use/abuse, and Whipple's disease.[citation needed] Low osmotic gap (<50
Stool_osmotic_gap
Distillate of petroleum
1 gr/cu ft) is indicated as being arbitrary. Mineral oil is used as a laxative to alleviate constipation by retaining water in stool and the intestines
Mineral_oil
Chemical compound
emulsifier in various food and cosmetic products, and also as a bulk-forming laxative. Like cellulose, it is non-digestible, non-toxic, and not an allergen.
Methyl_cellulose
Species of plant in the bindweed family
states of Aguascalientes and Durango. It is also ingested as an appetizer, laxative and anti-abortive, in this case, due to its property of relaxing the uterine
Dichondra_argentea
American jazz trumpeter and singer (1901–1971)
Pope Paul VI. Armstrong was concerned with his health. Armstrong used laxatives to control his weight, a practice he advocated both to acquaintances and
Louis_Armstrong
Laxative product used for colonoscopy preparation
Phospho soda was an over the counter saline laxative produced by the C.B. Fleet Company in Lynchburg, Virginia. Phospho soda consisted mostly of monobasic
Phospho_soda
Granular oral laxative brand containing standardized sennosides
Senokot brand for the short-term relief of constipation. As a stimulant laxative, senna increases intestinal motility and generally produces a bowel movement
Senokot_granules
Type of psychological manipulation
him and take control of the pub, and a retirement home manager who gave laxatives to a resident before referring her to a psychiatric hospital for dementia
Gaslighting
Type of eating disorder
is characterised by the DSM-5 as self-induced vomiting, or misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or enemas to forcefully evacuate matter from the body. The
Purging_disorder
Juice produced from prunes
low-temperature method. It may be used as a dietary supplement to act as a laxative. It is an ingredient in many novelty cocktails, such as the Purple Dragon
Prune_juice
Laxatives/stool softeners
especially docusate sodium, are widely used in medicine as an emollient laxative and as stool softeners, by mouth or rectally. Some studies state that docusate
Docusate
Leguminous tree bearing edible fruit
poultice applied to the foreheads of people with fevers. The fruit exhibits laxative effects for relief of constipation. Extracts of steamed and sun-dried old
Tamarind
Brand of antacid
eliminate bloating from gas. In large doses, the medicine can act as a laxative. The trademark is owned by Novartis International AG, and was first produced
Maalox
Iranian pastry
(traditionally) psyllid honeydew collected from Persian manna. It has a mild laxative effect, traditionally used for children. The Persian word gaz (گز) is a
Gaz_(candy)
1996 novel by Stephen King as Richard Bachman
Audrey to escape the house while Tak is preoccupied. After Audrey puts a laxative in Seth's milk, she takes the chance to go across the street to the Carver's
The_Regulators_(novel)
American businessman and entrepreneur (1850–1927)
well-known patent medicine products, Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic and Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. He later invested in and developed properties in
Edwin_Wiley_Grove
French multinational pharmaceutical company
(paracetamol/pain relief) Dorflex (analgesic/pain relief) Dulcolax (laxative) Dulcoflex (laxative) Enterogermina (probiotic) Essentiale (gastrointestinal/phospholipid)
Opella
Species of flowering plant
needed] It should be used with care during lactation, as it may cause a laxative effect in the infant.[citation needed] In Armenia the young plants are
Rumex_crispus
Czech goregrind band
members Průduch, Pouřík, Kebab and Maty. The band's name is based on the laxative Guttalax. By September of the same year, seven tracks were recorded for
Gutalax
Mineral oil used in cosmetics and medicine
popularity.[citation needed] Liquid paraffin is primarily used as a pediatric laxative in medicine and is a popular treatment for constipation and encopresis
Liquid_paraffin_(drug)
they eat. Some people are also known to exercise excessively, purge with laxatives or vomiting and/or binge eat. Eating disorders are known to be more common
List of people with anorexia nervosa
List_of_people_with_anorexia_nervosa
Hypothetical life with reversed molecular chirality
however the authors state that it is not usable as a sweetener due to laxative effects. The creation of a mirror-image human is the basis of the 1950
Mirror-image_life
Fad diet
nutrients and depends entirely on carbohydrates for calories. The daily laxative regimen can cause electrolyte imbalances and disrupt the normal gastrointestinal
Master_Cleanse
American maker of non-prescription health care products
Mentholatum Lip Care. The Mentholatum Company also produces Fletcher's Laxative, a product line purchased in 1984 from Sterling Drug. The Mentholatum Building
Mentholatum
Genus of plants
Ecballium is a genus of flowering plants in the family Cucurbitaceae containing a single species, Ecballium elaterium, also called the squirting cucumber
Ecballium
External opening of the rectum
application of glyceryl trinitrate creams, and constipation is managed with laxatives and improving hydration. Some fissures may require botulinum toxin injection;
Human_anus
purshina (bearwood) produces a dry bark (cascara sagrada) that is used as a laxative. JPL · 9316 9319 Hartzell 1988 RV11 Christine M. Hartzell (born 1988),
Meanings of minor-planet names: 9001–10000
Meanings_of_minor-planet_names:_9001–10000
Common name for more than 1,000 species of flowering plants in the family Convolvulaceae
flowers. Morning glory species were historically used in China for their laxative seeds, by ancient Mesoamericans to vulcanize rubber with their sulfur-rich
Morning_glory
Fibre supplement introduced in 1934
When first marketed to consumers in 1974, Metamucil was marketed as a laxative. The advertising slogan at that time was "If not nature, then Metamucil"
Metamucil
1994 television film directed by Sandor Stern
diagnosed as laxative abuse. Furthermore, it is revealed that back in 1982, Monica had a child out of wedlock, who also died of laxative abuse when he
A_Child's_Cry_for_Help
Chemical compound
Chinese, and Korean medicines to treat fever, parasitic infection, as a laxative, and a treatment of liver diseases, and as a hangover treatment. Methods
Ampelopsin
Species of flowering plant
fruits are edible raw or cooked but may be poor in taste. They can be laxative if consumed in large quantities. Ojibwe harvested the roots of this plant
Maianthemum_racemosum
Chemical compound
deteriorated if stored in damp conditions. It has been used medicinally as a laxative. It has also been used in the process of silvering mirrors. It is an ingredient
Potassium_sodium_tartrate
Medical process
unprotected airway are at risk for pulmonary aspiration. Several other laxatives are available for cleansing of the bowels prior to colonoscopy, surgery
Whole_bowel_irrigation
Species of plant
Kais; Tounsi, Haifa; Abdellaoui, Afifa; Sebai, Hichem (2020). "Purgative/Laxative actions of Globularia alypum aqueous extract on gastrointestinal-physiological
Globularia_alypum
Thickening agent used in microbiology and food
contain culture media for microbiological work. Agar can be used as a laxative; an appetite suppressant; a vegan substitute for gelatin; a thickener for
Agar
Pharmaceutical combination
way. It is safe as a laxative during the postnatal period for woman and while breastfeeding. Microlax (like any other saline laxative) should not be used
Sodium citrate/sodium lauryl sulfoacetate/glycerol
Sodium_citrate/sodium_lauryl_sulfoacetate/glycerol
Genus of flowering plants
haemorrhoids, and urinary tract conditions, as well as a diuretic and laxative. In the 1st century De Materia Medica by Dioscorides, the plants described
Ruscus
Brand of chewing gum
order to maintain the relief. However excessive consumption can lead to a laxative effect. The chewing gum was featured in Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos
Airwaves_(gum)
Episodes of Japanese anime series
Goku's breakfast. At the tournament Goku is battling Sky Dragon as the laxative kicks in, but he resists the effect and beats Sky Dragon. The Dragon brothers
List_of_Dragon_Ball_episodes
Tree bark-based beverage from the Caribbean
producers or street sellers. The mauby has been known to cause an initial laxative reaction unexpected to many first-time drinkers. Its taste is initially
Mauby
Topics referred to by the same term
Blain's Farm & Fleet, American farm and ranch supply store chain Fleet (laxative), brand name for Bisacodyl Fleet Aircraft, a Canadian manufacturer of aircraft
Fleet
Species of conifer tree
cones for colic, and use the buds as a laxative. They also use the bark used for gonorrhea and buds used as a laxative. They use the boughs to make beds,
Abies_balsamea
Functional gastrointestinal disorder
therapy. The medication loperamide may be used to help with diarrhea while laxatives may be used to help with constipation. There is strong clinical-trial
Irritable_bowel_syndrome
Chemical salt used in cooking as cream of tartar
standard pH buffer. It has a long history of medical and veterinary use as a laxative administered as a rectal suppository, and is used also as a cathartic and
Potassium_bitartrate
Hallucinogenic class of psychoactive drug
stomach acid Antacids H2 antagonists Proton-pump inhibitors Antiemetics Laxatives Antidiarrhoeals / Antipropulsives Anti-obesity drugs Diabetes medication
Psychedelic_drug
Species of tree
and other pests. For similar reasons, the leaves are sometimes used as a laxative or purgative. It is a symbol of Uruguay, Rio Grande do Sul and Argentina
Phytolacca_dioica
Chemical compound
alchemical names. Since the compound functions as both an emetic and a laxative, it was originally used as a purgative. Its production was first described
Antimony_oxychloride
2014 compilation of extra scenes from Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
exacerbating his guilt. To Bobby's dismay, the victim was carrying baby laxative and not cocaine. Laura's possessive psychiatrist Dr. Lawrence Jacoby calls
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
Twin_Peaks:_The_Missing_Pieces
Abnormal increase in cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain
travel from the intestines to the skull. He proposed using a poultice and laxative to decrease the amount of fluids in the body. If those methods failed,
Hydrocephalus
Chemical compound
Fragkos, Konstantinos C.; Forbes, Alastair (2011). "Was citrulline first a laxative substance? The truth about modern citrulline and its isolation" (PDF).
Citrulline
Natural mummy of a man
Capasso, Luigi (December 1998). "5300 years ago, the Ice Man used natural laxatives and antibiotics". Lancet. 352 (9143): 1864. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(05)79939-6
Ötzi
Emperor of China in 1620
(崔文升), the eunuch in charge of the imperial clinic, had administered a laxative to the Emperor, they accused him of incompetence. The officials believed
Taichang_Emperor
locating it and try to think of ways to get it out of his body. Using a laxative of coconut milk, they wait to see if the football goes through his system
List of Not Going Out episodes
List_of_Not_Going_Out_episodes
Laxative
Serutan was an early fiber-type laxative product that was widely promoted on U.S. radio and television from the 1930s through the 1960s. Serutan was folded
Serutan
Edible substance described in the Bible
Southwest Asia, produces a blue-green sap, which has medicinal value as a mild laxative, demulcent, and weak expectorant. The names of both the sugar mannose and
Manna
Monotypic genus of plant in the spurge family
oil as a laxative. The use of castor bean oil (eranda) in India has been documented since 2000 BC in lamps and in local medicine as a laxative, purgative
Ricinus
Low-alcohol brewed beverage
Egyptians, their form of malt beer (zythum) was considered to work as both a laxative and antidiarrheal; it was considered dangerous, however, for the sick or
Malt_beer
American-Canadian actress and model (born 1969)
was underweight due to an eating disorder and was once hospitalized for laxative abuse. By 2006, she was overweight and participated in the fourth season
Erika_Eleniak
Laxative for constipation
Syrup of figs is a formerly proprietary preparation for use as a laxative, now widely available commercially and also easy to make at home. Its ingredients
Syrup_of_figs
Chemical compound
is known as E504. Its only known side effect is that it may work as a laxative in high concentrations. Magnesium carbonate is used in taxidermy for whitening
Magnesium_carbonate
LAXATIVE
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Female
English
Pet form of English Jane, JAYNA means "God is gracious."
Girl/Female
American, British, English
Harvester; Abbreviation of Teresa
Girl/Female
Tamil
Leafy
Boy/Male
Hindu
Protector
Boy/Male
Hindu
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Lord Vishnu; Imperishable; Indestructible
Boy/Male
Norse
Relic descendant.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Balaprada | பலபà¯à®°à®¤à®¾
The bestower of strength
Boy/Male
Indian
Heart
Boy/Male
American, Danish, French, German, Gujarati, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Sikh, Sindhi, Swedish, Telugu
Swan; God is Gracious
LAXATIVE
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LAXATIVE
a.
Having a tendency to loosen or relax.
n.
The quality of being laxative.
n.
A medicine that relaxes; a laxative.
n.
A laxative medicine. See the Note under Cathartic.
a.
Having the quality of relaxing; laxative.
a.
Tending to dissolve; loosening; laxative.
a.
Gently opening the bowels; laxative.
n.
A sweetish exudation in the form of pale yellow friable flakes, coming from several trees and shrubs and used in medicine as a gentle laxative, as the secretion of Fraxinus Ornus, and F. rotundifolia, the manna ashes of Southern Europe.
n.
A light earthy white substance, consisting of magnesium oxide, and obtained by heating magnesium hydrate or carbonate, or by burning magnesium. It has a slightly alkaline reaction, and is used in medicine as a mild antacid laxative. See Magnesium.
n.
A mild purgative; a laxative.
a.
Drawing together the tissues; binding; contracting; -- opposed to laxative; as, astringent medicines; a butter and astringent taste; astringent fruit.
a.
Having the effect of loosening or opening the intestines, and relieving from constipation; -- opposed to astringent.