Amid high demand for laxatives, doctors are cautioning people not to overuse the products or take them for purposes other than constipation relief, such as weight loss. Pharma giant Sanofi said its ...
Dulcolax and Miralax are over-the-counter (OTC) medications used to treat constipation. Both are highly effective laxatives and have similar potential side effects. When choosing between Dulcolax and ...
Medically reviewed by Kumkum S. Patel, MD Key Takeaways Stimulant laxatives like senna and bisacodyl tablets generally take ...
Laxatives are designed for constipation, not weight loss, and can lead to serious side effects and dangerous complications when used incorrectly. When you lose weight on laxatives, it's from water ...
Amid soaring demand for laxatives, many brands are in short supply across the country. This shortage of polyethylene glycol 3350 — the generic name for over-the-counter laxatives — has people ...
Travel constipation, or vacation constipation, happens when you suddenly find yourself unable to poop according to your regular schedule, whether it’s for a day or two or longer. Constipation can ...