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drug used as astool stabilizer ; asynthetic polymer ofpolyacrylic acid cross-linked withdivinyl glycol , withcalcium as acounterion .
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Examples
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Soluble fiber supplements available from health food stores and drug stores include psyllium (brand names Metamucil, Fiberall and Perdiem), methylcellulose (Citrucel) and polycarbophil (one of its brand names is Fibercon).
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If your problem is infrequency, choose a bulk laxative such as methylcellulose (Citrucel and generic), polycarbophil (Equalactin, FiberCon, and generic), or psyllium (Fiberall, Metamucil, and generic).
When the going gets tough: Constipation causes and treatments
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If your problem is infrequency, choose a bulk laxative such as methylcellulose (Citrucel and generic), polycarbophil (Equalactin, FiberCon, and generic), or psyllium (Fiberall, Metamucil, and generic).
When the going gets tough: Constipation causes and treatments
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Soluble fiber supplements available from health food stores and drug stores include psyllium (brand names Metamucil, Fiberall and Perdiem), methylcellulose (Citrucel) and polycarbophil (one of its brand names is Fibercon).
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Supplemental fiber (psyllium, methylcellulose, or calcium polycarbophil) also may be used to increase the intake of fiber.
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