Bowel Movement Prophylaxis

From My wiki

Stool Softeners

• Docusate (Colace)
• Mineral Oil – used post-MI and pregnancy, can lead to aspiration pneumonia

Bulk-Forming Laxatives

• Psyllium (Metamucil)
• Polycarbophil (FiberCon)

Osmotic Laxatives: can produce severe diarrhea if given excessively

• Magnesium Salts (MOM, MgCitrate)
• Polyethylene Glycol (GoLytely)
• Sodium Phosphate (Fleets)
• Lactulose (Cephulac)

Stimulant Laxatives

• Senna (Senokot)
• Bisacodyl (Dulcolax)
• Phenolphthalein (Ex-Lax)