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The difference between a laxative and a colon cleanser is that a laxative works to loosen bowels or as a means of treating constipation. A colon cleanser on the other hand, loosen the bowels and removes toxins from the body.

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Name a good colon cleanser?

Any laxatives will do the trick.


What produces an irritant effect on the colon for quick lower bowel evacuation?

bulk forming laxatives


Can a person clean there colon out to much?

A person can clean their colon out too much which will cause irritation.


How do laxatives cause weight loss?

Laxatives do not cause constipation, they are used to relieve constipation. There are different classes of laxatives - bulk laxatives, cathartics, stool softeners, etc. - and they each have a different mechanism of action.


Does oranges clean your colon?

Oranges do not clean your colon. They do refresh your bum hole though. They also leave a citrus scent.


What manufacturers make colon cleansing pills?

One can find the manufacturers that make colon cleansing pills from Ultra Trim, Alibaba, Puritan and The Finchley Clinic websites. Colon cleanser pills usually come in the form of a laxatives. One can also have water flushed through the colon and rectrum.


What are some natural options for cleaning your colon naturally?

When it comes to cleaning your colon naturally, there are several options. You can buy several different products over the counter to assist you in cleansing your colon, such as laxatives, enemas, herbal teas, magnesium, and the list goes on. Therapists can also assist in cleansing your colon by doing what is called colon irrigation.


Do laxatives work to pass a drug test?

Yes, laxatives do clean out your system of allsubstances.I do not agree.. it depends on what drug you are trying to test negative for and in what quanity you have used it


What is fiber one made for?

to prevent colon cancer and helps keep the colon clean


What causes melanosis coli?

The most common cause of melanosis coli is an extended use of laxatives. This condition is basically a disorder in the pigmentation of the wall of the colon.


Are vegetable laxatives safer than stimulant laxatives?

Vegetable based laxatives are not necessarily safer than stimulant laxatives. It depends on the type of vegetable/ plants, the health condition of your intestines, and how long you plan on using the laxatives. Vegetable based laxatives can be fiber and bulk forming laxatives, which works by absorbing the water in the colon, increasing the volume of the stool, which increases peristaltic movement of large intestine. The side effects of this kind of laxative is the decrease of intestinal absorption of many drugs (ex. coumarin), some people can be allergic to plant gums, and others can have flatulence and borborygmi. Yet another type of vegetable based laxatives are stimulant laxatives. These include the plans senna, cascara, rhubarb and aloe. These laxatives work by promoting accumulation of water and electrolyte in intestine. They are highly irritating to intestinal wall. Bisacodyl (Ducolax) is another type of stimulant laxative. They stimulate the intestinal muscle to contract, and are available by mouth or as a suppository. Bisacodyl may cause impaired sodium absorption, damage to myenteric plexus, cause abdominal cramps, electrolyte and acid-base disorder, and atonic colon. They are NOT recommended for chronic use, even short term use can have more toxicity than osmotic laxatives.


How long does exlax last?

Laxatives (or purgatives) are foods, compounds, or drugs taken to induce bowel movements or to loosen the stool, most often taken to treat constipation. Certain stimulant, lubricant, and saline laxatives are used to evacuate the colon for rectal and bowel examinations, and may be supplemented by enemas in that circumstance. Sufficiently high doses of laxatives will cause diarrhea. Laxatives only work to hasten the elimination of undigested remains of food in the large intestine and colon