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Laxatives
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Definition
: Agents that produce a soft formed stool, and relax and loosen the bowels, typically used over a protracted period, to relieve CONSTIPATION.
See Also
Dietary Fiber
Other names
Laxatives, Bulk; Bulk Laxatives
Substances having this pharmacologic action:
Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium