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Bulk-forming laxatives……cont
Adverse effects Imp Patient
& couseling
contraindications • given with a cup of water
(to minimize the possible
• Abdominal cramping esophagus, small intestine
• Flatulence (gas, bloating and colon obstruction)
due to interaction with • Dose spacing with (oral
intestinal bacteria..natural anticoagulant, digitalis,
fibers) salicylates, oral
• Oesophogeal obstruction, tetracycline with ca
any bowel obstruction polycarbophil)
• Not taken in intestinal
ulceration or adhesions • Good in elderly & pregnant
• Not for children <6 yrs
• Not in chronic IBS ..
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