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Laxatives
PharmPrep
| generic | Brand | classification | indication | dosage forms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methylcellulose | Citrucel | Bulk-forming laxative | Constipation | Caplets, powder |
| Polycarbophil | FiberCon, Equalactin | Bulk-forming laxative | Constipation | Caplets, tablets, chewable tablets |
| Psyllium | Metamucil, Konsyl | Bulk-forming laxative | Constipation | Capsules, powder, wafers |
| Polyethylene Glycol–PEG | Miralax | Bowel evacuant | Constipation | Powder |
| Docusate Calcium | Surfak | Stool softener | Constipation | Capsules, liquid |
| Docusate Sodium | Colace, Correctol | Stool softener | Constipation | Capsules, liquid, enema, syrup |
| Magnesium citrate | Citroma | Lubricant laxative | Constipation | Solution |
| Magnesium hydroxide | Phillips Milk of Magnesia | Lubricant laxative | Constipation | Suspension, chewable tablets |
| Mineral Oil | Fleet Mineral Oil Enema, Kondremul | Lubricant laxative | Constipation | Liquid, oil (rectal) |
| Saline laxatives | Lubricant laxative | Constipation | ||
| Glycerin | Hyperosmotic laxative | Constipation | Suppository | |
| Lactulose | Generlac | Hyperosmotic laxative | Constipation | Solution |
| Bisacodyl | Dulcolax | Stimulant laxative | Constipation | Enema, suppository, tablets |
| Senna | Senokot, Ex-Lax | Stimulant laxative | Constipation | Liquid, drops, orally disintegrating strips, syrup, tablets, chewable tablets |
| Senna/docusate sodium | Senokot-S, Peri-Colace | Combination laxative | Constipation | Tablets |