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. 2015 Nov;21(11):10.18553/jmcp.2015.21.11.1077. doi: 10.18553/jmcp.2015.21.11.1077
Medications Type NAMCS Medication Codes
Anthraquinones-senna Stimulant laxative 55200, 04615
Anthraquinones-cascara, casanthranol 50935
Phenolphthalein 54405
Diphenylmethane-bisacodyl 50630, 04370
Docusate sodium Stool softener 51935
Mineral oil Lubricant 17660, 53720
Polyethylene glycol Hyperosmolar agent 54590, 94029, 42425, 03437
Lactulose 52995
Sorbitol 28915, 55435
Glycerin suppository 12622, 27429, 22145, 98059
Mg hydroxide Saline laxative 19375, 24058, 41865
Sodium phosphate Bowel evacuant 55385
Castor oil Miscellaneous 25749, 05885
Colchicine 51345
Misoprostol 91011
Lubiprostone 71035
Tegaserod 70642
Botulinum toxin 702166, 70502
Cisapride Prokinetic 56395
Metoclopramide 53688
Calcium polycarbophil Fiber 56715, 54587
Psyllium 54965
Methylcellulose 06020, 07345, 19140, 34255, 60325
Stimulant laxative/stool softener Combination stimulant/stool softener 04176, 04059, 27795, 07268, 09945
Stimulant/fiber Combination stimulant/fiber 27805, 23415, 05890,
Homeopathic Combination homeopathic product 04213, 17460, 04147
Miscellaneous combinations Combination product, other 13330, 25449, 27755, 35020, 05865, 04283, 05830, 05835, 05865, 12588, 19380, 16790, 22260, 20410, 33850, 30625, 33855, 16795, 17245, 27480, 41270, 61175, 40630, 10090, 40635, 60475, 19385, 14950, 30300, 09715
Barium bisacodyl enema Enema 96074

NAMCS = National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey.