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.
Report Abuse. Stool softness typically take 2-4 days to soften your stool but a stimulant laxative typically takes about 2-12 hours to work. There is a difference. There are laxatives that will help soften your stool but not not make you go then there are laxatives that will help you to go. Kim Â· 4 years ago.