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Casanthranol/Docusate
A combination of laxatives, Casanthranol Docusate is used in constipation and various medical conditions. Casanthranol is a concentrated mixture of anthranol glycosides from cascara sagrada (dried bark of Rhamnus p.) and a stimulant laxative that encourages bowel movements by acting on the intestinal wall to increase muscle contractions. A surface-active emollient, stool softener Docusate helps liquids to mix into dry stool, allowing patients to have a bowel movement without straining. (NCI Thesaurus)
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