laxative: References & Edit History

Article Contributors

Primary Contributors

  • The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
    Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors.

Other Encyclopedia Britannica Contributors

Article History

Type Description Contributor Date
Invalidated site: Healthdirect - Laxatives. Nov 04, 2026
Add new Web site: Cancer Research UK - Laxatives. Sep 08, 2026
Add new Web site: CORE - Using laxatives and/or enemas to accelerate the diagnosis in children presenting with acute abdominal Pain (PDF). Oct 03, 2025
Add new Web site: NHS inform - Laxatives. Feb 21, 2025
Add new Web site: Mayo Clinic - Laxative (oral route). Dec 27, 2024
Add new Web site: CORE - Laxatives Do Not Improve Symptoms of Opioid-Induced Constipation: Results of a Patient Survey. Nov 15, 2024
Add new Web site: Healthdirect - Laxatives. Sep 04, 2024
Add new Web site: Patient - Laxatives. Mar 22, 2024
Add new Web site: Cornell University - CornellHealth - Laxative Use: What to Know. Jan 11, 2024
Add new Web site: NHS - Laxative. Nov 30, 2023
Add new Web site: Verywell Health - Top 4 Laxatives for Constipation: How to Use Them Safely and Effectively. Oct 05, 2023
Add new Web site: Cleveland Clinic - Laxatives. Jul 26, 2023
Add new Web site: Healthline - Natural Laxatives for Constipation: Everything You Need to Know. Jun 02, 2023
Add new Web site: WebMD - Safely Using Laxatives for Constipation. Mar 06, 2023
Add new Web site: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Laxatives. Jan 27, 2023
Media added. Apr 07, 2016
Added information on specific types of laxatives. Apr 04, 2013
Added new Web site: Healthline - Laxatives. May 07, 2009
Added new Web site: MayoClinic.com - Laxative, Oral Route. May 07, 2009
Added new Web site: MedicineNet - Bulk-producing laxatives - Oral. May 07, 2009
Added new Web site: National Library of Medicine - Stimulant Laxatives. May 07, 2009
Added new Web site: MedlinePlus - Laxative overdose. May 07, 2009
Added new Web site: MedicineNet - Laxatives for Constipation. May 07, 2009
Added new Web site: How Stuff Works - Healthguide - Laxative Overdose. Sep 29, 2008
Article revised. Jul 16, 2004
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
View Changes:
Article History
Revised:
By: