Table 3 Effect of regular use of groups of laxatives
From: Effectiveness of laxatives in elderly - a cross sectional study in nursing homes
Laxatives | Normal bowel function n = 108 (59.0%) | Altered bowel function n = 75 (41.0%) |
|---|---|---|
Osmotically acting laxatives only | 59 (64.8%) | 32 (35.2%) |
Contact laxatives only | 16 (55.2%) | 13 (44.8%) |
Bulk only | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0%) |
Enemas only | 2 (66.7%) | 1 (33.3%) |
Softeners/emollients only | 2 (33.3%) | 4 (66.7%) |
Combination of laxatives | 27 (51.9%) | 25 (48.1%) |