Article: Emollients And Lubricant Drugstore Laxatives
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Emollients And Lubricant Drugstore Laxatives
Stool Softener Laxatives - Emollients
Stool softeners and emollients work by absorbing water into the fecal matter. This makes the fecal matter softer so it can pass easier through your colon and out the rectum. Two of the chemicals used in stool softener laxatives are docusate sodium and docusate calcium.
Don?t use these types of laxatives since they have chemicals that can produce side effects. Docusate sodium has been found to increase the toxicity of drugs when taken at the same time. In addition, they affect liver function.
You can find some of these laxatives at your local drugstore under the names,
* Colace ? contains docusate sodium
* Dialose ? contains docusate sodium
* Surfak ? contains docusate calcium
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