Question

what is meabt by laxative​

Answer 1

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Laxatives, purgatives, or aperients are substances that loosen stools and increase bowel movements. They are used to treat and prevent constipation. Laxatives vary as to how they work and the side effects they may have. ... Sufficiently high doses of laxatives may cause diarrhea.

example.

Methylcellulose (Citrucel)

Psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid (Metamucil)

Polycarbophil (FiberCon)

Guar gum (Benefiber)

Malt soup extract (Maltsupex)

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Answer 2

Answer:

Laxatives, purgatives, or aperients are substances that loosen stools and increase bowel movements. They are used to treat and prevent constipation. Laxatives vary as to how they work and the side effects they may have. ... Sufficiently high doses of laxatives may cause diarrhea.