Translation guide
Describes a substance or agent that promotes evacuation, especially of the bowels; a purgative or laxative.
A substance that causes bowel evacuation; a laxative or purgative.
An agent that causes evacuation of any bodily contents, not limited to bowels.
A technical term for a drug that promotes excretion or evacuation. Used in medical or pharmacological contexts.
この排泄促進薬は体内の老廃物を排出します。
This evacuant agent expels waste products from the body.
The English word 'evacuant' is rare and technical. In most situations, 'laxative' or 'purgative' is more appropriate. The Japanese terms above correspond to these more common words.
I sometimes use a laxative when I'm constipated.
A more technical term for a purgative or cathartic, often used in medical contexts.
この瀉下薬は強力なので注意が必要です。
This purgative is strong, so caution is needed.
Literally 'constipation medicine', commonly used in everyday language for over-the-counter laxatives.
薬局で便秘薬を買いました。
I bought a laxative at the pharmacy.
A descriptive phrase meaning 'medicine that promotes evacuation'. Less technical, can be used in explanations.
排出を促す薬を処方されました。
I was prescribed a medicine that promotes evacuation.