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  1. Laxative (Oral Route) Description and Brand Names - Mayo Clinic

    Hyperosmotics—Hyperosmotic laxatives encourage bowel movements by drawing water into the bowel from surrounding body tissues. This provides a soft stool mass ...

  2. Constipation - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Osmotic laxatives help stool move through the colon by increasing the amount of fluids released into the intestine. Examples include oral magnesium ...

  3. Laxative (Oral Route) Proper Use - Mayo Clinic

    For patients taking laxatives containing a hyperosmotic ingredient: Each dose should be taken in or with a full glass (8 ounces) or more of cold water or fruit ...

  4. Nonprescription laxatives for constipation: Use with caution - Mayo Clinic

    Looking for a laxative to relieve constipation? Learn how different nonprescription medicines work and be aware of some risks.

  5. Home Care for Constipation: Demystifying Choices at the Drug Store - Mayo Clinic News Network

    Short-term, occasional use of osmotic laxatives may help things get moving. This category includes: Saline laxatives, such as magnesium hydroxide (Phillips ...

  6. Polyethylene Glycol 3350 (Oral Route) Proper Use - Mayo Clinic

    Follow the instructions on the medicine label. It may take 1 or 3 days for this medicine to help you have a bowel movement. Do not use it for more than 7 days ...

  7. Laxative (Rectal Route) Description and Brand Names - Mayo Clinic

    US Brand Name · AnaMantle HC · Colace · Dulcolax · Dulcolax Bowel Cleansing Kit · Enemeez Mini Enema · Enemeez Plus Mini Enema · Fleet Babylax · Fleet Bisacodyl ...

  8. Laxative (Oral Route) Precautions - Mayo Clinic

    Precautions · if you have signs of appendicitis or inflamed bowel (such as stomach or lower abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, soreness, nausea, or vomiting).

  9. Albumin Human (Intravenous Route) Description and Brand Names - Mayo Clinic

    It is also used together with crystalloid treatment to correct lower osmotic pressure in the blood and to replace protein loss caused by severe burns after the ...

  10. Polyethylene Glycol 3350 And Electrolytes (Oral Route) Proper Use - Mayo Clinic

    This medicine comes with a Medication Guide and patient instruction leaflet. You must read, understand, and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor ...