Stool Softeners Docusate (Colace) Mineral Oil – used post-MI and pregnancy, can lead to aspiration pneumonia Bulk-Forming Laxatives Psyllium (Metamucil) Polycarbophil (FiberCon) Osmotic Laxatives: can produce severe diarrhea if given excessively Magnesium Salts (MOM, MgCitrate) Polyethylene Glycol (GoLytely) Sodium Phosphate (Fleets) Lactulose (Cephulac) Stimulant Laxatives Senna (Senokot) Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) Phenolphthalein (Ex-Lax)