Laxatives and roughage
Walter, P.; Buchmann, P.
Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift 114(14): 462-469
1984
ISSN/ISBN: 0036-7672 PMID: 6326256 Document Number: 228853
The mode of action, indications and contraindications of laxatives and bulkage are presented. There are only a few indications for the use of laxatives, centering mainly on bowel preparation for diagnostic and operative purposes. Frequent abuse of laxatives is observed in chronic constipation, a disease which should be treated by a high roughage diet and bulkage, preferably with bran.