Lubricants or Emollient
- Site of Action: Colon
- Onset of Action: 6–8 hours
These simply make the stool slippery, so that it slides through the intestine more easily. An example is mineral oil, which also retards colonic absorption of water, softening the stool. Mineral oil may decrease the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins and some minerals.
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