Laxatives - Bulk-Reducing
Posted on January 21, 2008
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Type of Drug: Bulk laxatives.
How The Drug Works
Bulk laxatives hold water in the stool and dissolve and swell in the intestinal fluids to stimulate intestinal activity. They are considered to be the safest laxative products for the treatment of constipation and to help maintain normal bowel function in some digestive disorders. Uses
For short-term treatment of constipation.
Psyllium: To treat irritable bowel syndrome, diverticular disease, spastic colon and hemorrhoids.
Polycarbophil: To treat acute nonspecific diarrhea or diarrhea associated with conditions such as diverticulitis or irritable bowel syndrome.
Other Uses: Occasionally doctors may prescribe psyllium in combination with a dietary program for the reduction of cholesterol levels.
Rectal bleeding or failure of the laxative to produce a bowel movement can indicate a more serious condition which requires medical attention.
Laxatives that contain sodium should be used with caution by patients with heart disease, high blood pressure, conditions in which swelling occurs, or patients who are on low-sodium diets.
Long-term use: These products should not be used over one week except by the advice of your doctor.
Failure to drink adequate fluids with these products can result in intestinal obstruction or fecal impaction.
Pregnancy: Bulk laxatives may be used during pregnancy, but only under the direction of a doctor. Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or if you are planning to take any over-the-counter or prescription medications or dietary supplements with this medicine. Doses of one or both drugs may need to be modified or a different drug may need to be prescribed. Tetracycline (eg, Achromycin V) interacts with polycabophil. Side Effects
Every drug is capable of producing side effects. Many patients experience no, or minor, side effects. The frequency and severity of side effects depends on many factors including dose, duration of therapy and individual susceptibility. Possible side effects include:
Digestive Tract: Diarrhea; nausea; vomiting; rectal irritation; bloating; gas; stomach pain; intestinal or rectal obstruction.
Other: Dizziness; weakness; fainting; sweating; pounding in the chest. Guidelines for Use
* Use exactly as prescribed.
* Take with a full glass of water or juice.
* Do not use if abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting occurs.
* Contact your doctor if unrelieved constipation, rectal bleeding, muscle cramps or pain, weakness, or dizziness occurs.
* Bulk laxatives are the safest laxatives. However, laxative use Is only a temporary measure. When normal bowel habits return, stop use of these products unless instructed otherwise by your doctor. Prolonged, frequent or excessive use may result in dependence or electrolyte imbalance.
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