apical definition: 1. of, at, or constituting the apex 2. Phonet. articulated with the apex, or tip, of the tongue, as the (l), (t), and (d) of lightedOrigin of apicalModern Latin apicalis from Classical Latin apex (gen. apicis), apex + -alis, -al...
1 Review. Metamucil is a bulk-forming fiber that is used to treat constipation and may also reduce cholesterol when taken every day. The generic name for this fiber is psyllium. The fiber absorbs liquid in the intestines and swells and forms a bulky stool, which is easy to pass. The active ingredients are the seed husks of the psyllium plant. The Metamucil brand has been in existence since 1934.
Lactulose is a non-absorbable sugar used in the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy. It is used by mouth for constipation and either by mouth or in the rectum for hepatic encephalopathy. It generally begins working after eight to twelve hours but may take up to two days to improve constipation.