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Health Encyclopedia: Laxative Overdose

Definition

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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...understood. Studies are underway to evaluate various treatments, such as buspirone (Buspar), naltrexone, or magnesium citrate. Most experts in Rett syndrome recommend that parents remain calm... Read more »
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...necessary for accurate pictures. Test preparations include a clear liquid diet, drinking a bottle of magnesium citrate (a laxative), and warm water enemas to clear out any stool particles. ... Read more »
Kidney Stones: Treatment
...work.Citrates. Citrate salts are often given to people with calcium oxalate or uric acid stones:Potassium magnesium citrate is available over the counter. It is proving to be very beneficial in... Read more »
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...avoid quinine in any form.Supplements. Some small studies indicate that the mineral magnesium, taken as magnesium citrate or magnesium lactate, may provide some benefit, including in pregnant... Read more »
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CausesThe key process in the development of kidney stones is supersaturation.Salts, including calcium oxalate, uric acid, cystine, or xanthine, are carried in urine.These salts can become extremely... Read more »

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