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Laxatives

Known as: Laxative, [GA200] LAXATIVES, Laxative Preparation 
Synthetic compounds or mixtures administered orally or rectally with laxative activity. A laxative preparation is used to promote bowel movement to… Expand
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BISACODYL 10MG SUPP/BISACODYL 5MG TAB #3/MG CIT 300MLBisacodylCarboxymethylcellulose SodiumPOLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350
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Cathartic laxatives:Prid:Pt:Urine:NomCatharticsConstipationDietary Fiber
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Gastrointestinal Agents

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Highly Cited
2008
Highly Cited
2008
Prucalopride (Resolor) in the treatment of severe chronic constipation in patients dissatisfied with laxatives
Objective: To determine the efficacy, impact on quality of life (QOL) and safety of prucalopride, a selective, high-affinity 5… Expand
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Review
2008
Review
2008
Bacterial metabolism and health-related effects of galacto-oligosaccharides and other prebiotics.
Most studies involving prebiotic oligosaccharides have been carried out using inulin and its fructo-oligosaccharide (FOS… Expand
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Highly Cited
2007
Highly Cited
2007
A Randomized, Multicenter, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Polyethylene Glycol Laxative for Chronic Treatment of Chronic Constipation
OBJECTIVES:Polyethylene glycol (PEG) 3350 (MiraLAX) is currently approved for the short-term treatment of occasional constipation… Expand
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Highly Cited
2007
Highly Cited
2007
Shared risk and protective factors for overweight and disordered eating in adolescents.
BACKGROUND Weight-related problems, including obesity, eating disorders, and disordered eating, are major public health problems… Expand
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Highly Cited
2006
Highly Cited
2006
Biofeedback is superior to laxatives for normal transit constipation due to pelvic floor dyssynergia.
BACKGROUND & AIMS Uncontrolled trials suggest biofeedback is an effective treatment for pelvic floor dyssynergia (PFD), a type of… Expand
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Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
Validity of the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q) in screening for eating disorders in community samples.
In order to examine the concurrent and criterion validity of the questionnaire version of the Eating Disorders Examination (EDE-Q… Expand
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Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
Frequency of bowel movements and the future risk of Parkinson’s disease
Background: Constipation is frequent in PD, although its onset in relation to clinical PD has not been well described… Expand
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Review
2001
Review
2001
Adverse effects of laxatives
Laxatives are among the most commonly used drugs or additives. Most are quite safe when used judiciously, intermittently when… Expand
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Highly Cited
1995
Highly Cited
1995
Validation of World Health Organization Guidelines for cancer pain relief: a 10-year prospective study
&NA; This paper reports on the experience gained using World Health Organization Guidelines for cancer pain relief over a 10‐year… Expand
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Highly Cited
1987
Highly Cited
1987
Difference and pathology: stereotypes of sexuality, race, and madness
Will reading habit influence your life? Many say yes. Reading difference and pathology stereotypes of sexuality race and madness… Expand
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