Table 2. Dosage Schedules of the Laxatives.
| Substance | ATC a-Level 5 | Dosage Schedules, No. (%) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| On demand | Regular Use of Standard Dose | Regular Use of High Dose | ||
| Bisacodyl | A06AB02 | 0 | 24 (21.8) | 1 (0.9) |
| Senna glycoside | A06AB06 | 0 | 65 (59.1) | 1 (0.9) |
| Sterculia | A06AC03 | 0 | 3 (2.7) | 1 (0.9) |
| Lactulose | A06AD11 | 2 (1.8) | 2 (1.8) | 1 (0.9) |
| Magnesium oxide | A06AD02 | 0 | 31 (28.2) | 20 (18.2) |
| Bisacodyl | A06AG02 | 1 (0.9) | 3 (2.7) | 0 |
| Glycerol | A06AG04 | 47 (42.7) | 31 (28.2) | 0 |
a Abbreviation: ATC, anatomical therapeutic chemical classification system.