Cathartics [noun]

Definition of Cathartics:

aperient

Synonyms of Cathartics:


Opposite/Antonyms of Cathartics:

-


Sentence/Example of Cathartics:

Cathartics are medicines which accelerate the action of the bowels, or increase the discharge by stool.

The same with Cliacs; for Cathartics, found among Eccritics, are the most important medicines acting on the intestines.

Cathartics do this by their action on the contiguous mucous membrane of the intestines.

Irritant Cathartics, like irritant emetics, may sometimes affect remote parts on the principle of counter-irritation.

Because superpurgation may be followed by laminitis, the advisability of using the active hypodermic cathartics is questioned.

As a rule cathartics have no effect and are generally thrown out through the mouth.

Give an emetic, then follow with cathartics, such as castor oil, and epsom salts especially.

The seeds contain an oil that is official in all Pharmacopœias as one of the most powerful hydragogue cathartics.

Only mild cathartics are suitable to keep the bowels regular as a Seidlitz powder in the morning before breakfast.

The bowels should be kept regular by soapsuds injections or by mild cathartics, as a Seidlitz powder.