Sodium Picosulfate Magnesium Citrate Oral Laxative
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Sodium Picosulfate Magnesium Citrate Oral Laxative Definition
An oral laxative formulation containing the stimulant cathartic sodium picosulfate as the primary active ingredient. Picosulfate acts on the enteric nerves in the intestinal wall to increase muscle contractions, thereby stimulating peristaltic action and promoting defecation. Other active ingredients are osmotic agents that increase stool water content.
Sodium Picosulfate Magnesium Citrate Oral Laxative Synonyms
Sodium Picosulfate/Magnesium Citrate Laxative, Picoprep, Sodium Picosulfate/Magnesium Citrate Oral Laxative
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