Magnesium Citrate
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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