Defecation-stimulating APIs are a class of drugs that stimulate the digestive system and promote intestinal peristalsis to accelerate fecal discharge and relieve constipation. This type of compound is mainly used clinically to treat constipation caused by various causes, or to expel intestinal toxins, or to clean the intestines for intestinal examination or surgery. According to the mechanism of action, they can be divided into volumetric laxatives (salt laxatives or mechanical laxatives), such as magnesium sulfate, etc., stimulant laxatives, such as phenolphthalein, castor oil, etc., lubricating laxatives, such as paraffin oil, etc., and moisturizing laxatives, such as sodium octyl butyl sulfonate, etc.

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