Best for treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with spastic colon is: (A) Liquid paraffin, (B) Senna, (C) Bisacodyl, (D) Dietary fibers
Answer is D. Ans. d (Dietary fibers). (Ref. KD Tripathi 5th ed. - 614)Spastic constipation/Irritable bowel1st choice laxative:# Dietary fibers# Bulk forming laxative such as Ispaghula, methylcellulose.While Stimulant purgatives like:# Castor oil,# Senna,# Bisacodyl, Phenolphthalein........ are contraindicated.