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What Is Cathartics?

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Cathartics mean “substance that accelerates defecation”. Two types of osmotic cathartics are sachharide cathartics (sorbitol) and saline cathartics (magnesium citrate, magnesium sulphate, sodium sulphate). Since most drugs are absorbed readily in the upper Gastro intestinal tract, Cathartics help push the poison from the gastro intestinal tract. Cathartics are used to expel poisons that are slow-released. However, there is no clinical data supporting the efficacy of cathartics. A sorbitol cathartic is given in combination with activated charcoal to mask the grittiness of the activated charcoal as sorbitol gives a sweet taste. Cathartics are not recommended to be administered alone to a poisoned patient. It is not recommended to administer to

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