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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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Expert & Community Posts

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Backed-Up and Barfing
By Christina Lasich, MD , Health Expert

...but here are some suggestions: flax seed products, senna products (Senokot), bisacodyl products... Read more »

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Dr. Eisner Answers Your IBD Questions
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...the use of laxatives, with anthraquinones such as Senna being the most common.   I have been... Read more »

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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