bulk-forming laxative

bulk-forming laxative

Any laxative—e.g., psyllium, calcium polycarbophil, methylcellulose—which absorbs water and expands, increasing stool volume, facilitating passage of stools and increasing motility.

bulk-forming laxative

Gastroenterology Bulk cathartic, bulk laxative, bulking agent Any laxative–eg psyllium, calcium polycarbophil, methylcellulose—that absorbs water and expands, ↑ in stool volume, facilitating passage of stools, ↑ motility. See Laxative; Cf Stool softener, Stimulant laxative.