Demonstration Formulary
 
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1 Gastro-intestinal system

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01-06-02 Stimulant laxatives

Senna
Formulary

Tablets 7.5mg, Syrup 7.5mg/5ml

Syrup is currently more cost effective than tablets

Time to effect approximately 8 to 12 hours


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Docusate Sodium
Formulary

Capsules 100mg, Liquid 50mg/5ml

Solution is utterly unpalatable- only fit for use down tubes

Probably acts as a softening laxative as well as a stimulant

Time to effect is approximately 24 to 48 hours


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Glycerol (Glycerin) Suppositories
Formulary

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Bisacodyl
Formulary

5mg E/C tablets

10mg Suppository


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Co-danthramer
Formulary

Capsules 25/200, 75/1000

Co-danthramer strong preferred as per palliative care formulary guidance

 


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Co-danthrusate
Formulary

Capsules 50/60

 


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Danthron
Formulary

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Docusate Sodium Norgalax® Micro-enema
Non Formulary

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Senna Manevac®
Non Formulary

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Senna Senokot®) (Granules
Non Formulary

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Sodium hydrogen carbonate / sodium dihydrogen phosphate Lecicarbon A®
Non Formulary

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Sodium Picosulfate Dulco-lax®
Non Formulary

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