Cancer Terms

Laxative Preparation

Cancer Terms -> Retired Concepts -> Retired Concept Current Year -> Laxative Preparation

Laxative Preparation Definition

Synthetic compounds or mixtures administered orally or rectally with laxative activity. A laxative preparation is used to promote bowel movement to treat constipation or to clean the colon for rectal and bowel examinations. There are different types of laxatives that differ in mechanism of action and potency, including the bulk-producing agents, stool softeners, lubricants, hydrating agents, stimulants, saline laxatives and hyperosmotic agents.

Laxative Preparation Synonyms

Laxative Preparation

Terms in Laxative Preparation category



Copyright © Cancer Terms 2014 All rights reserved. | Terms of Use | Low Carb Foods

No reproduction or republication permitted.