Comparison of constipation treatments
IBS irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhea and/or constipation
-- Over-the-counter enzyme supplements (dairy products, beans)
-- enteric-coated peppermint oil capsules, psyllium fiber supplements
-- probiotic supplements
- Monash, FODMAP: fermentable oligosaccharides (fructans, GOS, gluten), disaccharides (lactose), monosaccharides (fructose), and polyols (sugar alcohol -itol). xylitol
Fleet Bisacodyl Enema 10mg 30ml
Stimulants not for long term
Senokot (senna glycosides, sennosides)
Dulcolax Laxative Tablets Bisacodyl 5mg
Phillips Magnesium hydroxide
Stool Softeners, Emollients for prevention, not for long term
Colace Docusate Sodium 100mg
Bulk-forming, comparison
Bran (insoluble fibre), Gamkaraya, Sterculia[Normacol], psyllium husk (Metamucil (soluble fiber)) [causing gas bloating, lowing cholesterol], methylcellulose (Citrucel), polycarbophil calcium (FiberCon), dietary fiber, apples (soluble fiber), broccoli, prunes (soluble fiber).
Fiber Foods Grouped by Fiber Content per Serving: beans (pinto, navy, kidney), all bran cereal, spinach, greens
Fleet Bisacodyl Enema 10mg 30ml
Senokot (senna glycosides, sennosides)
Dulcolax Laxative Tablets Bisacodyl 5mg
Hydrating agents (osmotics)
Miralax Polyethylene Glycol PEG MacrogolPhillips Magnesium hydroxide
Stool Softeners, Emollients for prevention, not for long term
Colace Docusate Sodium 100mg
Bulk-forming, comparison
Bran (insoluble fibre), Gamkaraya, Sterculia[Normacol], psyllium husk (Metamucil (soluble fiber)) [causing gas bloating, lowing cholesterol], methylcellulose (Citrucel), polycarbophil calcium (FiberCon), dietary fiber, apples (soluble fiber), broccoli, prunes (soluble fiber).
Fiber Foods Grouped by Fiber Content per Serving: beans (pinto, navy, kidney), all bran cereal, spinach, greens
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