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Health Encyclopedia: Laxative Overdose
Laxative poisoning is an overdose of a laxative. A laxative is amedication used to produce bowel movements. Most laxative poisonings in children are accidental. However, some people abuse laxatives by regularly takingoverdoses in an effort to lose weight.
Alternative Names
Laxative abuse
Poisonous Ingredient
- Bisacodyl
- Carboxymethylcellulose
- Cascara sagrada
- Casanthranol
- Castor oil
- Dehydrocholic acid
- Docusate
- Glycerin ...
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Guiltless Indulgences
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Health Guide
Eosinophil count: absolute
...include: Amphetamines (appetite suppressants) Tranquilizers Bulk-type laxatives containing psyllium Certain antibiotics Interferon Fewer than normal eosinophils may be... Read more »Diverticulitis
...diverticulitis is treated by increasing the bulk in the diet with high-fiber foods and bulk additives such as psyllium. Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) Usually, this... Read more »Bowel retraining
...high fiber foods to the diet including whole-wheat grains, fresh vegetables, and beans. Additionally, psyllium-containing products such as Metamucil can be used to add bulk to the stools. Try to... Read more »Ulcerative Colitis: Symptom Management
...managing diarrhea, constipation, or both:To reduce mild to moderate diarrhea, take one teaspoon of psyllium hydrophilic colloid (Metamucil) twice a day in a glass of water.Anti-diarrhea drugs,... Read more »Crohn's Disease: Symptom Management
...diarrhea, constipation, or both:Mild to moderate diarrhea may be reduced by taking one teaspoon of psyllium hydrophilic colloid (Metamucil) twice a day in a glass of water.Antidiarrheal drugs... Read more »Medications
... valsartan) bulk-producing laxatives (such as psyllium) calcium channel blockers (e.g.,... Read more »
... valsartan) bulk-producing laxatives (such as psyllium) calcium channel blockers (e.g.,... Read more »
... valsartan) bulk-producing laxatives (such as psyllium) calcium channel blockers (e.g.,... Read more »
...If you are taking cholestyramine, colestipol, or psyllium, wait at least 2 hours after your... Read more »
... metoclopramide cholestyramine colestipol psyllium certain immunosuppressants (e.g.,... Read more »
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