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laxative

CHEBI:CHEBI_50503

Definition

An agent that produces a soft formed stool, and relaxes and loosens the bowels, typically used over a protracted period, to relieve constipation. Compare with cathartic, which is a substance that accelerates defecation. A substances can be both a laxative and a cathartic.

Alternative Names

  • aperient
  • aperients
  • laxante
  • laxatives
  • purgative
  • purgatives

Treatment Applications

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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  • Side effects may vary and this list may not be comprehensive.
  • Drug interactions may occur with other medications.

Additional Identifiers

core#notation
CHEBI:50503

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