laxative
Example Sentences
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Overall, the findings indicate that certain laxatives may help slow the progression of kidney deterioration.
From Science Daily
The crucial mineral is magnesium, which has a laxative effect.
From BBC
Ayda is now off laxatives and able to control her bowels.
From BBC
Ms Nicklas, who works in north Wales, said before her surgery she was "taking laxatives like they were smarties" but "still struggling to go to the toilet".
From BBC
A police search found 96 ibuprofen tablets, laxatives, a feeding syringe and a pill crusher.
From BBC
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