Medically reviewed by Alex Yampolsky, PharmD Key Takeaways Magnesium hydroxide draws water into your intestines and eases and increases the movement of the intestinal contents, resulting in a laxative ...

What is the best laxative for children? Constipation can happen to any child. It is hard for parents to see their child uncomfortable from the pain and pressure that constipation causes. Children’s ...

Different colonoscopy preps may contain different mixes of laxatives in liquid or tablet form. Eating low-fiber foods and sticking with a clear liquid diet can make colonoscopy prep easier. Applying ...