Initial treatment of constipation may include increasing fiber intake to 20g to 30g per day and staying hydrated. (Be sure to drink water when you are thirsty). Over-the-counter laxatives, such as psyllium (Metamucil), docusate (Colace), or polyethylene glycol (Miralax) may also help. If ...
Stopping them too abruptly can affect your colon's ability to contract. Laxatives come in several forms: Bulk-forming fiber supplements include calcium polycarbophil (Equilactin, Fibercon), methylcellulose fiber (Citrucel), and psyllium (Fiber-Lax, Konsyl, Metamucil), and wheat dextrin (Bene...
Hyperosmolar laxatives are indigestible, unabsorbable compounds that remain within the colon and retain the water that already is in the colon. The result is softening of it. The most common hyperosmolar products arelactulose(for example, Kristalose),sorbitol, andpolyethylene glycol(for example,Mi...