Classification

CLASSIFICATION

  • Bulk forming agents: Dietary fiber like bran, Psyllium (Plantago), Ispaghula
  • Stool softening agents: Docusates (Dioctyl Sodium sulfosuccinate)
  • Lubricant agent: Liquid paraffin
  • Stimulant (contact) purgative agents:
    • Diphenylmethane, Phenolphthalein, Bisacodyl
    • Anthroquinones (emodins), Senna, Cascara sagrada
    • Fixed oils: castor oil
  • Osmotic purgative agents:
    • Magnesium salts: sulfate (Epsom salt) , hydroxide, oxide
    • Sodium salts: sulfate (glauber’s salt), phosphate
    • Sodium potassium tartrate
    • Sodium phosphate and sodium tartrate
    • mixtures (Fleet mixtures)
    • Lactulose
Last modified: Wednesday, 25 April 2012, 10:07 AM