This active ingredient is in Movicol The drug contains several Movicol active ingredients: potassium chloride, macrogol, sodium chloride and sodium hydrogen carbonate. All these substances produce a saline solution that has an osmotic effect. In case of constipation, too much water is reabsorbed from the intestine and feces remain in the intestine. The Movicol effect … Movicol for Chronic Constipation
Castor bean is also known as the miracle tree. The oil of the tropical plant is used primarily as a laxative. Occurrence and cultivation of the miracle tree The cultivation of the plant takes place in tropical regions, while it is wild in the south of Europe. Ricinus communis (miracle tree) is the only representative … Miracle Tree: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Munchausen syndrome is understood to be a mental disorder. In it, affected individuals invent diseases and ailments. What is Munchausen syndrome? The so-called Munchausen syndrome belongs to the artificial disorders. It is also known as luminary killer syndrome. A typical feature of the mental disorder is the deliberate invention of illnesses and physical ailments. These … Munchausen Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Aluminum hydroxide is a chemical compound that occurs naturally in various minerals. It has the molecular formula Al (OH) 3. Aluminum hydroxide is used in gastroenterology, nephrology, and immunology. What is aluminum hydroxide? Aluminum hydroxide is used in gastroenterology, immunology and nephrology, for example in dialysis patients. Aluminum hydroxide belongs to the aluminum compounds of … Aluminum Hydroxide: Effects, Uses & Risks
The black alder is a popular ornamental shrub for parks and gardens. In medicine, its bark is used as a laxative. Occurrence and cultivation of the sloth tree Already in the Middle Ages, the laxative effect of the bark of the sloth tree was known. Before that, it was already used to treat dental and … Sloth Tree: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Stem plant Cucurbitaceae, fence beet. Medicinal drug Bryoniae radix – fence beet root Bryoniae radix recens – Fresh fence beet root Ingredients Cucurbitacins, among others. Effects Emetic Strongly laxative (drastic) Fields of application Obsolete, should not be used. Commission E evaluates the use negatively. Used as a laxative, emetic and diuretic in various indications in … Fence Beet
Stem plant Oleaceae, manna ash. Medicinal drug Manna is the sap obtained by cutting into the bark of L. (Oleaceae) (manna ash) and solidified (PH 5) The fruits of L. are also called manna. Ingredients Mannitol Effects Laxative Indications for use Constipation Dosage Daily dose 20 to 30 g; Do not take over a long … Manna
Products Mannitol is commercially available as a powder and as an infusion preparation. The pure substance is available in pharmacies and drugstores. Structure and properties D-mannitol (C6H14O6, Mr = 182.2 g/mol) exists as white crystals or white powder that dissolves readily in water. Mannitol is a hexavalent sugar alcohol and occurs naturally in plants, algae, … Mannitol
Black nightshade belongs to the nightshade family, which can be found worldwide. In folklore, the plant is used for rheumatism, fever, stomach cramps and eczema. Occurrence and cultivation of black nightshade In folk medicine, the herb, which is collected or dried during the flowering period, is used for bladder and stomach cramps and whooping cough. … Black Nightshade: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Products Indian psyllium seeds and Indian psyllium husks are available in pharmacies and drugstores as open goods. There are also corresponding finished medicines on the market, such as Agiolax mite, Laxiplant, and Metamucil. These are usually powders or granules. See also under psyllium. Stem plant The parent plant is from the plantain family (Plantaginaceae). The … Indian Psyllium
Products Laxatives are available in numerous dosage forms. These include, for example, tablets, drops, suppositories, powders, granules, solutions, syrups and enemas. Structure and properties Laxatives do not have a uniform chemical structure. However, groups can be identified (see below). Effects Laxatives have laxative properties. They stimulate bowel emptying by different mechanisms depending on the active … Laxative
Products Bisacodyl is commercially available in the form of enteric-coated tablets (dragées) and suppositories (Dulcolax, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1957. Structure and properties Bisacodyl (C22H19NO4, Mr = 361.39 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water. It is a diphenylmethane and triarylmethane derivative. Bisacodyl is … Bisacodyl
