Criteria All patients should have the reason for prescribing laxatives recorded.

Other stimulant laxatives include buckthorn, alder buckthorn (Rhamnus frangula ), and rhubarb (Rheum officinale, R. palmatum ).

Progress A diagnosis of partial large bowel obstruction was made and the patient treated with stimulant laxatives and phosphate enemas.

When you eat a high fiber diet or take bulk-forming laxatives: You should have plenty to drink.