Lourdes (given name) Lourdes and MarÃ­a de Lourdes are given names. Notable people bearing these names include: Lourdes Alcorta (born 1951), a Peruvian politician. Lourdes Becerra (born 1973), a Spanish swimmer. Lourdes Campo (born 1992), a Cuban-American Operations Financial Analyst for Amazon.com; Professional Bungee Jumper.
Emollient agents (stool softeners) Emollient laxatives, also known as stool softeners, are anionic surfactants that enable additional water and fats to be incorporated in the stool, making it easier for them to move through the gastrointestinal tract.
Stool Softener Side Effects. Stool softeners help relieve constipation and discomfort during bowel movements. They treat constipation, which can be caused by irritable bowel syndrome, prolonged hospitalization or bed rest, slowing of the intestines, or use of medications, such as narcotics that can cause constipation.