Amitiza, Lubiprostone, Laxatives, Physic, Constipation Relief, Enemas, Suppositories, Gastrointestinal Drugs, GI Medications:"Amitiza is specifically indicated for the treatment of adults with chronic idiopathic constipation, defined as low frequency or difficulty in stool passage potentially related to poor colonic motility."
http://www.prescriptionforviagra.com/amitiza

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Bisacodyl, Ducolax, Stimulant Laxatives, Prescription Drugs, Medications
http://www.prescriptionforviagra.com/bisacodyl/

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Cascara Sagrada, Stimulant Laxatives, Prescription Drugs, Medications
http://www.prescriptionforviagra.com/cascara/

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Docusate Sodium, Stool Softeners, Laxatives, Prescription Drugs, Medications
http://www.prescriptionforviagra.com/colace/

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Ducolax, Bisacodyl, Stimulant Laxatives, Prescription Drugs, Medications
http://www.prescriptionforviagra.com/bisacodyl/

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Enulose, Lactulose , Hyperosmolar Agents, Laxatives, Prescription Drugs, Medications
http://www.prescriptionforviagra.com/lactulose/

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Ex-Lax® Milk of Magnesia, Milk of Magnesia (MOM), Magnesium Hydroxide, Phillip's® Milk of Magnesia, Laxatives, Physic, Constipation Relief, Enemas, Suppositories:"This medication is used to treat occasional episodes of constipation. It acts to produce a bowel movement within 6 hours of taking a dose. This medication is also used for upset stomach caused by heartburn, acid indigestion or sour stomach; for peptic ulcer, hiatal hernia or other conditions caused by excess stomach acid; and to prevent ulcers or bleeding from ulcers."
http://www.prescriptionforviagra.com/mom

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Fibercon, Polycarbophil Calcium, Bulk Forming Laxatives, Prescription Drugs, Medications
http://www.prescriptionforviagra.com/polycarbophil/

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Lactulose, Enulose, Hyperosmolar Agents, Laxatives, Prescription Drugs, Medications
http://www.prescriptionforviagra.com/lactulose/

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Lubiprostone, Amitiza, Laxatives, Physic, Constipation Relief, Enemas, Suppositories, Gastrointestinal Drugs, GI Medications:"Amitiza is specifically indicated for the treatment of adults with chronic idiopathic constipation, defined as low frequency or difficulty in stool passage potentially related to poor colonic motility."
http://www.prescriptionforviagra.com/amitiza

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Magnesium Hydroxide, Phillip's® Milk of Magnesia, Ex-Lax® Milk of Magnesia, Milk of Magnesia (MOM), Laxatives, Physic, Constipation Relief, Enemas, Suppositories:"This medication is used to treat occasional episodes of constipation. It acts to produce a bowel movement within 6 hours of taking a dose. This medication is also used for upset stomach caused by heartburn, acid indigestion or sour stomach; for peptic ulcer, hiatal hernia or other conditions caused by excess stomach acid; and to prevent ulcers or bleeding from ulcers."
http://www.prescriptionforviagra.com/mom

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Milk of Magnesia (MOM), Magnesium Hydroxide, Phillip's® Milk of Magnesia, Ex-Lax® Milk of Magnesia, Laxatives, Physic, Constipation Relief, Enemas, Suppositories:"This medication is used to treat occasional episodes of constipation. It acts to produce a bowel movement within 6 hours of taking a dose. This medication is also used for upset stomach caused by heartburn, acid indigestion or sour stomach; for peptic ulcer, hiatal hernia or other conditions caused by excess stomach acid; and to prevent ulcers or bleeding from ulcers."
http://www.prescriptionforviagra.com/mom

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Mineral Oil, Emolients, Laxatives, Prescription Drugs, Medications
http://www.prescriptionforviagra.com/drugs/laxatives/emolients.mineral.oil.htm

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Miralax, Polyethylene Glycol, Laxatives, Constipation, Prescription Drugs, Medications
http://www.prescriptionforviagra.com/miralax/

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Phillip's® Milk of Magnesia, Ex-Lax® Milk of Magnesia, Milk of Magnesia (MOM), Magnesium Hydroxide, Laxatives, Physic, Constipation Relief, Enemas, Suppositories:"This medication is used to treat occasional episodes of constipation. It acts to produce a bowel movement within 6 hours of taking a dose. This medication is also used for upset stomach caused by heartburn, acid indigestion or sour stomach; for peptic ulcer, hiatal hernia or other conditions caused by excess stomach acid; and to prevent ulcers or bleeding from ulcers."
http://www.prescriptionforviagra.com/mom

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Polycarbophil Calcium, Fibercon, Bulk Forming Laxatives, Prescription Drugs, Medications
http://www.prescriptionforviagra.com/polycarbophil/

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Laxatives Not Linked To Colorectal Cancer, American Cancer Society:"Some 20 million Americans use laxatives, but many people wonder if they safe. Some studies have suggested a link between constipation, chronic laxative use, and colon cancer. And, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned one of the most common ingredients in over-the-counter laxatives about five years ago."
1-800-ACS-2345.
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/nws/content/nws_3_1x_laxatives_not_linked_to_colorectal_cancer.asp

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Taking Laxatives to Lose Weight, diet information:"Using Laxatives to Lose Weight is Unhealthy Diet pills that contain laxatives stimulate the digestive system and can cause severe diarrhea. And constant diarrhea prevents proper absorption of food and leads to dehydration due to water-loss, plus vitamin and mineral deficiencies, which may have bad effects on health. Strong laxatives actually weaken normal peristalsis (movement of the bowels). People who take strong laxatives for long periods, lose the ability to produce normal stools. See also Diet Teas."
http://www.diet-i.com/diet_pills/laxatives-to-lose-weight.htm

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How to Stop Abusing Laxatives, Eating Disorders Review:"People who abuse laxatives often find themselves in a no-win situation. They use laxatives to "feel thin," which is an immediate, positive result. Eventually, however, the exact opposite occurs. They find themselves "feeling fat" from excessive water retentionÑa delayed, negative result. Here are some steps to stop abusing laxatives.
http://www.gurze.net/site12_5_00/newsletter9.htm

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Over The Counter Laxatives, Health.com:"Laxatives are drugs that you should use only if your doctor suggests them. If you don't use them correctly, or use them too much, they can start a vicious cycle."
http://www.health.com/health/wynks/ConstipWYNK2000-MAL/box2.html

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Laxatives (Oral), Medlineplus, National Institutes of Health:"Most laxatives (except saline laxatives) may be used to provide relief: during pregnancy. for a few days after giving birth. during preparation for examination or surgery. for constipation of bedfast patients. for constipation caused by other medicines. following surgery when straining should be avoided. following a period of poor eating habits or a lack of physical exercise in order to develop normal bowel function (bulk-forming laxatives only). for some medical conditions that may be made worse by straining, for example: Heart disease, Hemorrhoids, Hernia (rupture), High blood pressure (hypertension), History of stroke"
Office of Communications and Public Liaison National Library of Medicine
8600 Rockville Pike Bethesda, Maryland 20894
Phone: (301) 496-6308 Fax: (301) 496-4450 email: publicinfo@nlm.nih.gov
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/uspdi/202319.html

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Laxatives, Purdue Pharma:"Laxatives are drugs used in the treatment of constipation. Constipation is defined as infrequent, irregular or incomplete bowel movements. Constipation is not a disease, but a symptom that can cause pain and straining. A sudden change in eating habits, stress, travel or diet can contribute to a change in bowel habits that may lead to constipation. Constipation can be due to a poor diet -lack of fibre, fluid or exercise or the use of certain drugs. Symptoms of constipation may include: Difficulty going to the bathroom, Straining when you need to go, Feeling bloated or gassy, Painful or difficult bowel movements, Hard, dry stools, A change in your regular routine - i.e. Not having to go as often or at the usual time"
Purdue Pharma
575 Granite Court
Pickering, ON
Canada L1W 3W8
Tel: 905-420-6400
1-800-387-5349
General information: info@purdue.ca
http://www.purdue.ca/products/products_constipatio.asp

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