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Cathartics
Agents that are used to stimulate evacuation of the bowels.
Cathartics [Pharmacological Action]
Laxatives
Agents that produce a soft formed stool, and relax and loosen the bowels, typically used over a protracted period, to relieve CONSTIPATION.
Year introduced: 2008
Senna Plant
A plant genus of the family FABACEAE. SENNA EXTRACT is obtained from members of this genus. Members contain ANTHRAQUINONES and have been an ingredient in laxatives (CATHARTICS). Many species of the CASSIA genus have been reclassified into this genus. This bush should not be confused with the Cassia tree (CINNAMOMUM).
Year introduced: 2002
Senna Extract
Preparations of SENNA PLANT. They contain sennosides, which are anthraquinone type CATHARTICS and are used in many different preparations as laxatives.
Year introduced: 2002(1963)
Phenolphthaleins
A family of 3,3-bis(p-hydroxyphenyl)phthalides. They are used as CATHARTICS, indicators, and COLORING AGENTS.
Bisacodyl
A diphenylmethane stimulant laxative used for the treatment of CONSTIPATION and for bowel evacuation. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p871)
Year introduced: 1991(1972)