Bulk-forming laxatives. These move through the body undigested, absorbing water and swelling to form stools. Commercial options of bulk-forming laxatives include Metamucil and Citrucel, which are available in powder and capsule form. Bulk-forming laxatives, also known as roughage, are substances, such as fiber in food and hydrophilic agents in over-the-counter drugs, that add bulk and water to stools so they can pass more easily through the intestines (lower part of the digestive tract). [2]

Attar A, Lémann M, Ferguson A, Halphen M, Boutron MC, Flourié B, Alix E, Salmeron M, Guillemot F, Chaussade S, Ménard AM, Moreau J, Naudin G, Barthet M (1999). "Comparison of a low dose polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution with lactulose for treatment of chronic constipation". Gut. 44 (2): 226–30. doi: 10.1136/gut.44.2.226. PMC 1727381. PMID 9895382. Bulk-forming laxatives work by increasing the "bulk" or weight of poo, which in turn stimulates your bowel. These situations don’t usually mean you can’t use laxatives, but certain types of laxative may be more suitable for you than others. Children and laxatives

If you have symptoms of a parasitic infection, a healthcare provider may ask you questions, including: If your stools remain hard, try using an osmotic laxative in addition to – or instead of – a bulk-forming laxative. If your stools are soft, but are still difficult to pass, try taking a stimulant laxative in addition to a bulk-forming laxative. Take this medication by mouth, usually at bedtime with a full glass (8 ounces or 240 milliliters) of water or juice, or as directed by your doctor. The dosage is based on your medical condition, age, and response to treatment. Noergaard, M., et al. (2019). Long term treatment with stimulant laxatives - clinical evidence for effectiveness and safety? [Abstract].

Jangan digunakan untuk penderita yang mengalami reaksi hipersensitivitas/ alergi terhadap bisacodyl. In some cases, you may be prescribed a laxative to use regularly, but this should always be supervised by your GP or a gastroenterologist (a specialist in digestive conditions). Side effects Solutions of polyethylene glycol and electrolytes ( sodium chloride, sodium bicarbonate, potassium chloride, and sometimes sodium sulfate) are used for whole bowel irrigation, a process designed to prepare the bowel for surgery or colonoscopy and to treat certain types of poisoning. Brand names for these solutions include GoLytely, GlycoLax, Cosmocol, CoLyte, Miralax, Movicol, NuLytely, Suprep, and Fortrans. Solutions of sorbitol (SoftLax) have similar effects. [ citation needed] Saline laxative agents [ edit ]Saline laxatives are nonabsorbable, osmotically active substances that attract and retain water in the intestinal lumen, increasing intraluminal pressure that mechanically stimulates evacuation of the bowel. Magnesium-containing agents also cause the release of cholecystokinin, which increases intestinal motility and fluid secretion. [3] Saline laxatives may alter a patient's fluid and electrolyte balance. Individuals may take laxatives for the wrong reasons, and misuse is relatively common. For instance, some people attempt to lose weight through the frequent and repeated use of laxatives.