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.
This medication is used to treat occasional constipation. Some medications and conditions can make constipation more likely. Stool softeners such as docusate are often the first method used for preventing and treating this type of constipation. Docusate is often used when straining to have a bowel movement should be avoided (e.g., after a heart attack or surgery). Docusate is a stool softener. It works by increasing the amount of water the stool absorbs in the gut, making the stool softer and easier to pass.