Paper II — 2013 April (2010 Scheme) — Q13

Paper II

2013 April (2010 Scheme) · 40 marks · 120 min

Question

Prevention of constipation

Q131 marksShort Answers★✓

Answer

• Ispaghula (bulk laxative)
• Lactulose (osmotic laxative)

Related Concepts

1. 1Drugs for Constipation and Diarrhoea

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