A compound that absorbs water and is used as a bulk laxative to treat constipation, to control diarrhea, and in patients with a ‘colostomy. It is administered by mouth and usually has no side-effects.
A colloid which absorbs water to swell to about 25 times its original volume. It is used in the treatment of constipation and also in the management of obesity. The rationale for its use in obesity is that by swelling in the stomach, it reduces the appetite.
A tasteless powder that becomes swollen and gummy when wet. Methylcellulose is used as a bulk substance in foods and laxatives and as an adhesive or emulsifier.
This medication is a bulk-forming laxative utilized to address constipation, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and diverticular disease. It enhances stool solidity in cases of persistent watery diarrhea and maintains their texture for individuals with a colostomy or ileostomy.
This medication induces a sensation of satiety, thus occasionally employed to aid in managing obesity.