North East and North Cumbria
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1 Gastro-intestinal system
01-06-02 Stimulant laxatives

Senna
First Choice
  • Avoid 15mg strength, this is an OTC product. 

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Sodium hydrogen carbonate / sodium dihydrogen phosphate Lecicarbon A® Suppository
Formulary

Sodium hydrogen carbonate 500mg, sodium dihydrogen phosphate 680mg  - Lecicarbon A® Suppository

  • Pre-operative use for patients undergoing rectal surgery or diagnostic procedure Red 
  • 2nd/3rd line in spinal injuries after bisacodyl and glycerol rectal have been tried. Green plus 

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Bisacodyl
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Docusate sodium
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Glycerol (Glycerin)
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Sodium Picosulfate
Formulary
  • For use as a second line agent in paediatric patients with constipation when Movicol, lactulose and senna are ineffective as single agent therapy.

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Co-danthramer
Formulary
  • Note: Co-danthramer and Co-danthrusate are generally restricted to use in the treatment of constipation in terminally ill patients. A combination of Senna and Docusate is normally preferred.

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Co-danthrusate
Formulary
  • Note: Co-danthramer and Co-danthrusate are generally restricted to use in the treatment of constipation in terminally ill patients. A combination of Senna and Docusate is normally preferred.

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