title: Laxative use in constipation. American College of Gastroenterology's Committee on FDA-Related Matters.
authors.forename: F J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Tedesco
authors.forename: J T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: DiPiro
mesh_terms: D002400:Cathartics / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000145:classification / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003248:Constipation / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004043:Dietary Fiber / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004643:Emollients / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005762:Gastroenterology; D006801:Humans; D008153:Lubrication; D009994:Osmolar Concentration; D012955:Societies, Medical; D012965:Sodium Chloride / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013268:Stimulation, Chemical; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D002400:Cathartics; D004043:Dietary Fiber; D004643:Emollients; D012965:Sodium Chloride