How Long Do Laxatives Last For?
Sodium picosulfate is the active ingredient in many over-the-counter laxatives, though there have not been many studies about the drug. But now, German researchers have conducted a clinical trial on sodium picosulfate and found it to be safe and effective for the treatment of chronic constipation.
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