What is the difference between docusate and bisacodyl?
Question posted by cattrue on 20 May 2010
Last updated on 21 May 2010 by Psyched
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Psyched
21 May 2010
Cattrue,
Docusate is a stool softener, it increases water retention in the intestines so it is easier to pass stool. Bisacodyl is a stimulant that is used to stop constipation by increasing motor activity in the intestine. Hope this helps.
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