Overview: Magnesium laxatives are used for occasional constipation. They work by pulling water into your intestines, which makes your poop softer and easier to pass. Diarrhea is a common side effect.

MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol 3350) is an over-the-counter (OTC) osmotic laxative used to treat occasional constipation. It works by holding water in the stool to soften it and increase the number of ...

Medically reviewed by Femi Aremu, PharmD Magnesium citrate is the strongest magnesium salt laxative, meaning it makes bowel movements easier.  Taking magnesium citrate can relieve constipation in 30 ...

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has reevaluated the safety profile of erythritol (E 968), pinpointing concerns over its laxative effects. Accordingly, it has set new guidelines for its ...

Magnesium citrate helps relieve occasional constipation by increasing water in the stool. Higher doses can cause side effects like diarrhea, cramps, or nausea. People with certain health conditions ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Constipation can make you feel bloated, nauseated and uncomfortable. And when you finally do have a bowel movement, it may be ...

Constipation is often treated as a simple plumbing problem, too little movement, too much delay. But emerging research suggests that, in some people, the culprit may not be sluggish muscles or faulty ...