laxativ
Laxativ, or laxative, is a medication or substance that accelerates bowel movements to relieve constipation. They work by altering stool consistency or stimulating intestinal activity and are used when dietary measures fail or when rapid bowel evacuation is needed, such as before medical procedures.
Most laxatives are grouped by mechanism: bulk-forming agents (psyllium, methylcellulose) draw water into the stool to
Indications include occasional constipation, preparation for medical examinations, and to prevent straining in patients with conditions
Contraindications include intestinal obstruction, undiagnosed abdominal pain, inflammatory bowel disease with risk of perforation, and severe