Classification of Laxatives

                    

§  Bulk forming –                                                  Dietary fiber

 Ispaghula

 Methyl cellulose

 Psyllium (plantago)  

                                                    Stool softener-

                                                                  Docusates

                                                                  Liquid paraffin

                                                                                                        Osmotic purgatives

                                                                                                         Magnesium sulfate

                                                                                                         Magnesium hydroxide

                                                                                                         Sodium sulfate

                                                                                                         Sodium phosphate

                                                                                                         Sodium potassium tartrate

                                                                                                         Lactulose

                                             Stimulant purgatives 

                                               Bisacodyl

                                               Sodium picosulfate

                                              Senna

                                              Castor oil

                                              Prucalopride

                                              Phenolpthalein