Method of achieving overnight laxation and control of bowel function
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1. A method of achieving overnight relief of constipation symptoms in a patient experiencing constipation, the method comprising the step of administering a laxation-inducing composition consisting essentially of polyethylene glycol, in an amount sufficient to induce a controlled bowel movement within 12 to 24 hours.
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Abstract
Overnight relief of constipation symptoms is achieved, and control of bowel function is enhanced by oral administration of an effective or sufficient amount of a composition comprising polyethylene glycol (PEG), preferably dispersed and or dissolved in an aqueous medium. The PEG compositions used for the present invention are preferably substantially free of ancillary electrolytes.
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- 1. A method of achieving overnight relief of constipation symptoms in a patient experiencing constipation, the method comprising the step of administering a laxation-inducing composition consisting essentially of polyethylene glycol, in an amount sufficient to induce a controlled bowel movement within 12 to 24 hours.
- 15. A method of enhancing a patient'"'"'s control of bowel function, the method comprising the step of administering a laxation-inducing composition consisting essentially of polyethylene glycol, in an amount sufficient to enhance control of bowel function within 12 to 24 hours.
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