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Symptoms Return to top
Nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramping, diarrhea, are most common. Dehydration and electrolyte problems are more common in children than adults. Below are symptoms specific to the actual product.
Bisacodyl:
Senna; Cascara sagrada:
- Abdominal pain
- Bloody stools
- Collapse
- Diarrhea
Phenolphthalein:
- Abdominal pain
- Collapse
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Drop in blood pressure
- Low blood sugar
- Rash
Sodium phosphate:
- Abdominal pain
- Collapse
- Diarrhea
- Muscle weakness
- Vomiting
Magnesium-containing products:
- Abdominal pain
- Collapse
- Coma
- Death
- Diarrhea (watery)
- Drop in blood pressure
- Flushing
- Gastrointestinal irritation
- Muscle weakness
- Painful bowel movements
- Painful urination
- Slowed breathing
- Thirst
- Vomiting
Castor oil can cause gastrointestinal irritation.
Mineral oil can cause aspiration pneumonia, a condition where vomited stomach contents are inhaled.
Products containing methylcellulose, carboxymethylcellulose, polycarbophil, or psyllium may cause
choking or
intestinal blockage if they are not taken with plenty of fluids.
Home Care Return to top
Seek immediate medical help. DO NOT make a person throw up unless told to do so by Poison Control or a health care professional."
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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/e...cle/002586.htm)
take care lovie... *kissies*
