Topic summary
Osmotic laxative
Extracted from the Wikipedia article Laxative.
Hyperosmotic agents
Hyperosmotic laxatives cause the intestines to hold more water, creating an osmotic gradient, which adds more pressure and stimulates bowel movement.
Topic summary
Extracted from the Wikipedia article Laxative.
Hyperosmotic laxatives cause the intestines to hold more water, creating an osmotic gradient, which adds more pressure and stimulates bowel movement.