4 Best Stool Softeners, Ranked by Pharmacists for 2024 - US …
网页Stool softeners are a type of laxative that makes it easier to pass stool by softening it, often by increasing the amount of water in the stool. This softening also decreases painful bowel...
When to Choose a Stool Softener for Constipation - Verywell Health
网页2023年9月3日 — Stool softeners, also known as emollient laxatives, are over-the-counter (OTC) medications used to soften hard stools. While other types of laxatives stimulate the digestive tract or draw water into the intestine to encourage a bowel movement, stool softeners work by increasing moisture in stools so they are easier to pass.
Best Laxatives, 7 Pharmacist-Ranked Brands for 2024 - US News …
网页Some soften or loosen stool, and others encourage the colon to contract more frequently to excrete the stool. Depending on your needs, your health care provider or pharmacist may recommend an...
Nonprescription laxatives for constipation: Use with caution
网页2024年1月26日 — Oral stool softeners (Colace, Surfak, Docusate Calcium) Add moisture to stool to soften stool, allowing strain-free bowel movements: Electrolyte imbalance if used for a long time: Oral stimulants (Dulcolax, Senokot Bisacodyl, Senna/Sennosides) Trigger rhythmic contractions of intestinal muscles to eliminate stool
Constipation Treatments: Laxitives vs. Stool Softeners - WebMD
网页2023年3月25日 — Stool softeners keep the stool soft by drawing water from the intestines. Doctors usually suggest stool softeners for people who shouldn’t strain while using the bathroom, especially if...
Dulcolax vs. Colace: OTC Treatments for Constipation - Verywell …
网页2024年2月1日 — Dulcolax (bisacodyl) and Colace (docusate sodium) are over-the-counter (OTC) medications used to treat constipation. While both are helpful for relieving symptoms, these medications differ in how they work in the body. Dulcolax is a stimulant laxative. It triggers the body to push stool out of the intestines. Colace works as a stool softener.
7 Best Oral Supplements for Constipation of 2024, According to a …
网页2024年3月27日 — Stool softeners and lubricants: While not laxatives, softeners and lubricants can help with the texture of stool that is hard to pass, particularly if recovering from surgery or injury that makes pushing difficult.
Stool Softener: Uses & Side Effects - Cleveland Clinic
网页Stool softeners are a type of laxative that can provide short-term relief for constipation. If you use a stool softener, follow all directions on the packaging. Don’t use stool softeners for more than one week without consulting your healthcare provider.
Best Drugs for Constipation - Consumer Reports
网页2021年9月26日 — In general, OTC laxatives work by increasing water content in the stool so that it’s softer and easier to pass, Wald says. All of them are safe and effective for most patients.
The 6 Best Stool Softeners for Constipation Relief | livestrong
网页2023年5月16日 — Stool softeners are over-the-counter (OTC) medications that usually contain the active ingredients docusate sodium or docusate calcium. "Stool softeners increase the moisture of the poop so it's easier to pass," says Samantha Nazareth, MD, a board-certified gastroenterologist based in New York City.
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