Many, especially women during pregnancy and lactation, face the problem of constipation and difficulty stool. To resolve this trouble, there are good laxatives, and the doctor selects each drug individually, depending on the complaints. All existing laxatives can be divided into:
- Osmotic drugs. They increase the osmotic pressure in the intestine and contribute to the retention of water from the surrounding tissues, as a result of which the emptying is softer and easier;
- Prebiotics. A mild remedy that brings results for 2-3 days. They are completely non-digestible carbohydrates that reach the intestines, are fermented without changing their structure, and gently excreted from the body;
- Means of an irritating effect. The mechanism of action is irritation of receptors in nerve fibers located on the walls of the intestine, which leads to secretion, reduction of smooth muscles of the intestine and, as a result, the act of defecation;
Microclysters. Refers to high-speed products that bring results in 5-15 minutes. It acts only in the large intestine.
Bisacodyl
A good laxative, refers to irritating drugs, can be taken by adults and young children from 2 years. It is produced by the manufacturer in the form of tablets, suppositories or drops, the effect occurs in 6-8 hours, for which one tablet is enough. The tool is very effective, but it should be taken with caution, because it is addictive and provoke pain in the intestines. Often prescribed to women after childbirth with constipation and people with weak peristalsis.
Dufalac
This drug belongs to the osmotic and the effect will be achieved on the second or even third day. Lactulose, which is an active substance, breaks down in the intestine and helps to retain water and increase osmotic pressure. This is a mild agent that is less effective than Bisacodyl, but it is absolutely safe, and therefore can be used without concern by pregnant and lactating women, as well as people of advanced age. The release form is drops, there are practically no contraindications, it is prescribed for constipation, dysbiosis and hepatic encephalopathy.
Microlax
Refers to laxative fast-acting microclysters. Sodium citrate and lauryl sulfoacetate provide peptization (decomposition of lumps) of feces, and polyalcohols increase the water content in the intestine, due to which excretion of feces occurs without difficulty. Microlax has no side effects and is prescribed for pregnant women, postpartum women and the elderly.
Guttalax
Refers to good laxatives of an irritating effect. It is prescribed for persistent constipation and low intestinal motility. Irritating to the bowel, it restores the receptor activity of the intestines and even copes with severe constipation. Pregnant women and young children are not recommended to use, because it can cause flatulence and pain, after childbirth can be used without fear. Guttalax is not addictive, and you can take it for a long time.
Glycelax
It is produced in the form of candles and is assigned to young children. Each mother experienced constipation in her child, especially after the introduction of complementary foods into the diet. It is not safe to give strong drugs to children, but Glitselaks is designed specifically for children. Glycerol, which is an active substance, quickly and effectively softens stool. This helps the child go to the toilet without difficulty 10-15 minutes after application. Also available for adults.
Poslabin
An effective drug related to prebiotics. Available in tablet form and has a mild laxative effect. It is prescribed for constipation arising after bacterial infections, after taking antibiotics. It naturally restores the intestinal microflora due to the content of lactobacilli and bifidobacteria. Stool normalization is achieved after 10-14 days of taking the drug. An absolutely safe remedy prescribed by nursing mother and children from the age of six weeks.
Forlax
Refers to intestinal irritants. The effect is achieved due to the swelling of the drug, which leads to an increase in intestinal contents, and the irritating effect causes a reduction in the intestinal walls, which promotes fecal masses. The result occurs on the second or third day. Forlax is prescribed for older men and women after 60 years with chronic constipation. It can also be used by pregnant women, since the effect of the drug does not provoke premature birth.
Mucofalk
The drug has a mild effect due to swelling in the intestine and pressure on its walls. This leads to reflex contraction of smooth muscles and the promotion of intestinal contents. The active substance is plantain seeds, which are not digested by the body and accumulate water. Assign to women during lactation with mild constipation, when there is no need to take potent drugs. When taking Mukofalk, you should drink plenty of fluids, otherwise you can achieve the opposite effect, in the form of congestion. It is not addictive, prolonged use is possible until stool normalizes.
As a conclusion
No matter how good the laxative, it should be used strictly as prescribed by the doctor and only according to the instructions. After all, a laxative, not only can it be addictive, it always removes trace elements, proteins and water so needed from the body. This can lead to diarrhea, colitis (inflammation of the colon), flatulence, and abdominal pain. Therefore, in no case should you increase the dosage, if the long-awaited effect does not occur, it is better to change the drug.
