generic name : lactulose -1

 ‫ خريم‬duphalac oral solution

‫ سختيان‬ezilax syr
 ‫ خوري‬rialac syr
 ‫ الرام‬ramlac syr

 :indications

hepatic encephalopathy ( portal systemic encephalopathy , -1

. precoma, coma
. chronic constipation -2

. Can be taken in pregnancy and lactation

The dose normally used in constipation should not cause a

problem for diabetics

generic name : dried psyllium seed -2

‫ الجودة‬Translane powder

indications: constipation

note : long term treatment with a laxative is not recom-

mended in children, as regular use may damage normal
. functioning of the defecation reflex
 Note 2:contraindication in diabetic patients

generic name : Biscodyl -3

 ‫ السلط‬Laxadyl 10 mg supp adult , 5 mg supp infant

 ‫ شقير‬Dulcolax 5 mg tab

 : indications
constipation -1
for preparation of diagnostic procedures , in pre - and -2
postoperative treat and in conditions " which require
 . defecation to be facilitated

: Contraindications

ileus patients , intestinal obstruction , acute abdominal

conditions including appendicitis , acute inflammatory bowel
 disease

note : There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in

 pregnant women

generic name : glycerin-4

 ‫ نهر االردن‬Gocerin supp

‫ شرق اوسط‬Glycerin supp
‫ فيالدلفيا‬Laxi-glys supp
 : Indications
.short term relief of constipation in adult and children
Prophylactically in patients who shouls not strain during
defection such as episiotomy wound , painful thrombosed
hemorrhoids , fissures or perianal abscess , anorectal stenosis ,
. postmycardial infarction

Note : safe for p

generic name : sodium picosulfate -5

‫ الفياصل‬Picolax drops
 ‫ فيالدلفيا‬Philax drops

Indications : constipation

regnancy and lactation

generic name :sodium bicarbonate + potassium bitartrate -6

 +water soluble + poluethylene-glycol

 ‫ مستودع السفينة‬Eva-q for adult

treat frequenet constipation , both habitual and chronic ones

generic name : bran ( treated) -7

Bran 400 mg cap

: Indications
it helps the natural bowel movement to be re-established ,
. leading to pass soft bulky stools without any stranin

Note : this to avoid intnstinal or oeasophageal obstruction

generic name : macrogolum 4000 and saccharin sodium and -8

 orange grapefruit flavour

 ‫ ابو شريف‬Forlax powder

: Indications
treatment constipation in adult and children aged 8 years -1
. and over
Treatment constipation with any medicine should only be in -2
. addition to a healthy lifestyle and diet

Note : the medicine is a powder that you dissolve in a glass of

water 50 ml minimum and drink . It takes 24 to 48 hours to
 work

 : generic name-9

macrogol 3350 + sodium bicarbonate + sodium chloride +

potassium chloride

 ‫ خوري‬Movicol powder

 : Indications

, constipation in adults , adolescents and elderly

works gjgn very bad constipation called impaction , its not
. recommended for children below 12 years of age

 :How to mix
dissolved in water 125 ml

generic name : macrogol 4000 + sodium anhydre+ sodium -10

 bicarbonate

 ‫ ابو شريف‬Fortrans

 : Indications
:for colon lavage to prepare patients prior to
. endoscopic or radiological investigations , colon surgery

 Note : dissolved in one litre of water

generic name : senna leaves + peppermint leaves + hibiscus -11

. flowers + blackberry leaves
 Bekunis powder
. Indications : short - term use in constipation
: Contraindications
intdastinal obstruction (ileus ) , acute inflammtory intestinal
disease e.g crohn's disease and ulceritive colitis

. generic name : dry extract from tinnevelly senmwa pods -12

Bekunis tab-

 Indications : short - term use in constipation

  generic name : senna glycoside-13

 ‫ نيروخ‬Senokot tab

Indications : constipation

Adult and children over 12 years take 2 tab at night , do not

. take more than 2 tab

Note : no recommend for children under 6 year

generic name : magnesium oxide , citric acid , sodium -15

 picosulfate
 picoprep powder

used to remove the bowel contents and cleanse it prior to the

doctor’s examination or surgery. It enables your doctor to see
inside easily. It is sometimes used to clear the colon before a
special x-ray of the kidneys. It does this by acting in the
intestine and colon causing a watery stool or bowel motion
which removes the bowel contents. This may be a little
uncomfortable but is necessary for the examination

generic name : ispaghula-16

‫ نيروخ‬Fybogel powder
 ‫ الرحمة‬ispaghula husk fawar
.Relieving constipation, including constipation in pregnancy
Making bowel movements more regular and easier to pass, to
avoid straining in people with piles (haemorrhoids) or anal
.fissure
Maintaining normal bowel function in people with a colostomy
or ileostomy, chronic diarrhoea associated with diverticular
disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or ulcerative colitis

generic name : macrogol 3350 + sodium sulfate + sodium -17

chloride + potassium chloride

Moviprep powder

used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam

procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays. It is a
laxative that works by drawing large amounts of water into the
colon. This effect results in watery bowel movements. Clearing
stool from the intestines helps your doctor to better examine
the intestines during your procedure

 castor oil - 18

 Epsom salts ( magnesium sulfate -19