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- for constipation; bowel prep; - mixed with Kayexalate to prevent fecal impaction and aid in elimination of potassium in cases of hyperkalemia; - osmotic / emollient laxative; - dose: 30-60ml of a 20-70% solution prn; - useful laxative with renal failure;



Original Text by Clifford R. Wheeless, III, MD.