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Classification of laxatives

Last reviewed dd mmm yyyy. Last edited dd mmm yyyy

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Laxatives may usefully divided into four groups:

  • bulk forming agents
  • faecal softeners
  • osmotic laxatives
  • stimulant laxatives

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