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.
Are Stool Softeners Safe? Constipation is a common problem, stool softeners are used, when the condition becomes severe. Hence, people want to know, if the use of stool softeners is indeed safe and how long should one take them. Stool softeners are used to loosen the stool in case of constipation. They are also known as emollient laxatives.