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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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Health Guide
Laxative overdose
...specific to the actual product. Bisacodyl: Electrolyte imbalance Cramps Diarrhea Senna; Cascara sagrada: Abdominal pain Collapse Diarrhea Bloody stool ... Read more »Weight Loss Medications, Medicines & Products
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