gastrointestinal

Glycerin Suppository

This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as sugar alcohols. These are hydrogenated forms of carbohydrate in which the c...

Magnesium is a naturally occurring mineral that is important for many systems in the body, especially the muscles and nerves. Magnesium citr...

Polyethylene glycol 3350 is a laxative solution that increases the amount of water in the intestinal tract to stimulate bowel movements. Pol...

Sorbitol solution is a hyperosmotic laxative . It is used for Treating occasional constipation. It may also be used for other conditions as...

Bisacodyl is a stimulant laxative. It acts directly on the bowels, stimulating the bowel muscles to cause a bowel movement.

Sodium phosphate is a saline laxative that is thought to work by increasing fluid in the small intestine . It usually results in a bowel mov...

Docusate, or dioctyl sulfosuccinate, is a stool softener used for the treatment of constipation and stimulation of bowel movement. It works ...

Polyethylene glycol (Macrogol, PEG) is a polyether compound with many applications from industrial manufacturing to medicine. PEG is the bas...