laxative
Constipation relief medicine
A laxative is a substance that promotes bowel movements, used to relieve constipation.
The word works as both noun and adjective: The doctor recommended a mild laxative; Prunes have a laxative effect.
Laxatives range from gentle fiber supplements to powerful purgatives.
Cathartic-yielding shrub
- psylliumSoluble fiber from seed husks
- dulcolaxStimulant bowel medication
- lactuloseSynthetic sugar, medicinal purgative
- docusateStool-softening medication
castor-oil · glycerin · suppository · prunes · flaxseed · bran · enema
Leave due to danger
- expelRemove forcibly from membership
- flushSame suit, five cards
- eliminateRemove completely
- voidWithout legal effect
excrete · loosening · softening · stimulate · purge · discharge · cleanse · unblocking
Difficult, infrequent waste elimination
- stoolBackless sitting furniture
- bowelInternal digestive organ
- intestinalOf the gut
- colonLarge intestine section
fiber · gastrointestinal · gut · rectum · digestion · intestines · blockage · irregularity
Cuts away excess growth
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- flaxseedOil-yielding fiber crop seed
- branCereal grain husk
- aloeMedicinal gel plant
rhubarb · figs · dates · papaya · cascara · herbal · organic · plant-based
Ease or soothing relief
- easeLack of strain
- alleviationReduction of intensity
- regularityConsistent, predictable occurrence
- lightnessMinimal weight or gravity
satisfaction · improvement · release · soothing · respite · unblocking · movement · freedom
Care for an ailment
- remedyCurative treatment or fix
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- probioticsLive microorganisms aiding digestion
- prebioticsFood for gut flora
medical · prescription · dosage · IBS · medication · regimen · intervention · management
senna
Cathartic-yielding shrub
- psylliumSoluble fiber from seed husks
- dulcolaxStimulant bowel medication
- lactuloseSynthetic sugar, medicinal purgative
docusate · castor-oil · glycerin · suppository · prunes · flaxseed · bran · enema
evacuate
Leave due to danger
void · excrete · loosening · softening · stimulate · purge · discharge · cleanse · unblocking · regularity
constipation
Difficult, infrequent waste elimination
- stoolBackless sitting furniture
- bowelInternal digestive organ
- intestinalOf the gut
colon · fiber · gastrointestinal · gut · rectum · digestion · intestines · blockage · irregularity · straining
prunes
Cuts away excess growth
aloe · rhubarb · figs · dates · papaya · cascara · herbal · organic · plant-based · magnesium
comfort
Ease or soothing relief
- easeLack of strain
- alleviationReduction of intensity
- regularityConsistent, predictable occurrence
lightness · satisfaction · improvement · release · soothing · respite · unblocking · movement · freedom · normalcy
treatment
Care for an ailment
- remedyCurative treatment or fix
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- probioticsLive microorganisms aiding digestion
prebiotics · medical · prescription · dosage · IBS · medication · regimen · intervention · management · maintenance
- digestive aidsantacids, probiotics, stool softener, gas relief, antidiarrheal
- laxativesstool softener, stool softeners, cathartic, cathartics, purgative
- medicationspills, Tylenol, capsules, tablets, Xanax
- OTC Medicineaspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen, Tylenol, Advil
- remediesremedy, cure, medicine, treatment, medications
- weight lossdieting, diet, diet pill, exercise program, weight loss
laxativeantidiarrheal
Drug slowing bowel movements
constipating · binding · astringent · costive · Pepto-Bismol
laxativerestrictive
Imposing narrow boundaries
strict · stringent · rigid · constraining · confining