Bowel evacuant and method of treating constipation
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1. A composition useful in the treatment of constipation comprising (a) a first portion of at least two dried fruits selected from the group consisting of prunes, apricots and raisins in approximately equal amounts;
- and (b) a second portion including about equal quantities of glycerine and compond senna, the ratio of (a) to (b) being about 48;
1 to about 12;
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There is disclosed an orally administered composition useful in the treatment of constipation. The composition is a synergistic mixture of fruits, glycerine and compound senna which is efficacious at a dosage quantity far below that required of any of the ingredients when used alone.
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1. A composition useful in the treatment of constipation comprising (a) a first portion of at least two dried fruits selected from the group consisting of prunes, apricots and raisins in approximately equal amounts;
- and (b) a second portion including about equal quantities of glycerine and compond senna, the ratio of (a) to (b) being about 48;
1 to about 12;
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- and (b) a second portion including about equal quantities of glycerine and compond senna, the ratio of (a) to (b) being about 48;
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