In general, a laxative is any medication that will cause a person to have a bowel movement. 1  Laxatives vary widely both in their form and in their effectiveness. Laxatives that are used before a colonoscopy, for example, are going to work quicker and with more vigor than ones that are used for a case of occasional constipation.
- Family and Medical Leave Act Advisor. Serious Health Condition. For purposes of FMLA, serious health condition means an illness, injury, impairment, or physical or mental condition that involves inpatient care or continuing treatment by a health care provider.
FMLA-87. Dear Name *: This is in response to two letters from your office asking a number of questions regarding the definition of the term serious health condition under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA).he doctor may prescribe an antibiotic (which the patient may or may not fill) in case there is a bacterial infection. The regulations state that, ordinarily, unless complications arise, the common cold and flu are not serious health conditions for purposes of FMLA.