Most laxatives are taken orally, either in tablet or liquid form. Laxatives, stool softeners and fiber supplements can all have the same effect. Laxatives should not be taken long-term and quickly their effectiveness.
There a lot of laxatives out there, so many to choose from. I would suggest a stool softner instead it will be easier on your stomach. Another choice is Miralax which helps to regulate you.
Suppositories are a lubricant laxative. The other common types of laxatives are: bulk-forming, stool softeners, saline, and stimulant. Some laxative medicines might be a combination of these types.
