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Hyperosmotic Laxatives

Monograph
166products
product · Rectal (US FDA 2023)

Accepted Names (English)

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D-Glucitol(common)D-Sorbitol(common)Glycerin(common)Glycerine(common)Glycerol(common)Sorbitol(common)1,2,3-Propanetriol(proper)D-Glucitol(proper)D-Sorbitol(proper)

Accepted Names (French)

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D-Glucitol(common)D-Sorbitol(common)Glycerin(common)Glycerine(common)Glycerol(common)Sorbitol(common)1,2,3-Propanetriol(proper)D-Glucitol(proper)D-Sorbitol(proper)

Approved Health Claims

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  • For relief of occasional constipation and/or irregularity
  • Laxative
  • Promotes evacuation of the lower bowel

Approved Health Claims (Français)

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  • For relief of occasional constipation and/or irregularity
  • Laxative
  • Promotes evacuation of the lower bowel

Cautions & Contraindications

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cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsen (US FDA 2021).
cautionASk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician promptly in case of bleeding (US FDA 2021).
cautionStop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if you experience rectal discomfort or a burning sensation (US FDA 2023).
contraindicationDo not use if you have abdominal pain, nausea, fever or vomiting (US FDA 2023).

Ingredients Covered

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1,2,3-PropanetriolD-GlucitolD-SorbitolGlycerinGlycerineGlycerolSorbitol

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