Constipation Treatments
- Caution if signs of mechanical obstruction as meds may precipitate rupture
- Laxative categories
- Surfactant (Stool softeners)
- Docusate sodium
- Docusate calcium
- Osmotic
- Lactulose
- Sorbitol
- Polyethylene glycol
- Psyllium
- Salt (caution in patients with renal insuffiency)
- Magnesium citrate
- Magnesium hydroxide - MOM
- Sodium phosphate
- Stimulant