Laxative for Constipation

Laxative
Comparison of constipation treatments
IBS irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhea and/or constipation 

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-- Over-the-counter enzyme supplements (dairy products, beans)

-- enteric-coated peppermint oil capsules, psyllium fiber supplements 

-- probiotic supplements

- Monash, FODMAP: fermentable oligosaccharides 寡醣 (FOS 果寡糖 onion/leak/asparagus, GOS 半乳寡糖 beans), disaccharides 雙醣 (lactose 乳糖), monosaccharides 單醣 (fructose 果糖), and polyols 多元醇 (sugar alcohol 糖醇 -itol). erythritol 赤藻糖醇/赤蘚醇 4-carbon is better than xylitol 木糖醇 5-C > sorbitol 山梨醇 6-C 

non-fodmap diet sugar (Sucralose Splenda, Aspartame Equal NutraSweet, Saccharin Sweet'n Low) 

Fleet Bisacodyl Enema 10mg 30ml

Dulcolax Suppository Bisacodyl 10 mg 

Stimulants not for long term
Senokot (senna glycosides, sennosides)
Dulcolax Laxative Tablets Bisacodyl 5mg

Hydrating agents (osmotics) 

Miralax Polyethylene Glycol PEG Macrogol
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