Osmotic Laxatives
- Name
- Osmotic Laxatives
- Accession Number
- DBCAT003379 (DBCAT002414)
- Description
Not Available
- ATC Classification
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Sodium sulfate An agent used for bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy or barium enema X-ray examination. Magnesium carbonate An antacid used for symptomatic relief of heartburn, indigestion, and upset stomach. Magnesium citrate A laxative used in bowel preparation for colonoscopy or as a magnesium supplement. Lactitol An orally administered osmotic laxative used to treat chronic idiopathic constipation. Lactulose A disaccharide derivative of lactose used to treat constipation and portal systemic encephalopathy. Magnesium sulfate A drug used to treat convulsions during pregnancy, nephritis in children, magnesium deficiency, and tetany. Polyethylene glycol A laxative used to treat constipation and used for bowel preparation before colonoscopies and other procedures. Mannitol A sugar alcohol used to test for asthma, to reduce intracranial and intraocular pressure, to measure glomerular filtration rate, and to manage pulmonary symptoms associated with cystic fibrosis. Magnesium oxide A compound commonly used as a laxative for the symptomatic relief of acid indigestion and upset stomach, and in health supplements for cardiovascular and neuromuscular health. Sorbitol A product that can be used as a laxative to relieve constipation, and also as a urologic irrigating fluid. May also be used as a pharmaceutical sweetener. Sodium phosphate, monobasic A source of phosphorus used prevent or correct hypophosphatemia in patients with restricted or no oral intake. Glycerin It is used as a solvent, emollient, pharmaceutical agent, and sweetening agent. Magnesium peroxide Not Annotated Pentaerithrityl Not Annotated Sodium tartrate It acts as an emulsifier and pH control agent in food products , . In the laboratory, it is used while performing the Karl Fischer equation, which is used to... Magnesium hydroxide An inorganic compound used as a laxative and antacid. Magnesium cation Magnesium hydroxide is used primarily in "Milk of Magnesia", a white aqueous, mildly alkaline suspension of magnesium hydroxide formulated at about 8%w/v. Milk of magnesia is primarily used to alleviate... Sodium cation Not Annotated Sulfate ion Not Annotated Magnesium trisilicate An antacid used for the symptomatic treatment of peptic ulcers. Magnesium acetate tetrahydrate An ionic compound used for electrolyte replenishment and total parenteral nutrition (TPN) therapy. Monopotassium phosphate An ionic compound used for electrolyte replenishment and total parenteral nutrition (TPN) therapy. Dipotassium phosphate An ionic compound used for electrolyte replenishment and total parenteral nutrition (TPN) therapy. Sodium fluorophosphate A fluoride anticaries agent used to prevent and treat dental cavities. Magnesium glycinate Magnesium glycinate is a magnesium salt of glycine that is available as dietary supplements as a source of magnesium. It is used in the treatment of magnesium deficiency. Gluconic Acid An electrolyte supplement used in total parenteral nutrition. Sodium aurotiosulfate Not Annotated Magnesium acetate Not Available Sodium ascorbate Not Available Potassium sulfate An osmotic laxative used to cleanse the colon before a colonoscopy. Sodium phosphate, dibasic An osmotic laxative used to cleanse the colon before a colonoscopy. Sodium phosphate, monobasic, unspecified form An osmotic laxative used to cleanse the colon before a colonoscopy. Sodium phosphate, dibasic, unspecified form An osmotic laxative used to cleanse the colon before a colonoscopy. Magnesium A medication used for many purposes including constipation, indigestion, magnesium deficiency, and pre-eclampsia. - Drugs & Drug Targets