瀉しゃ薬やく

noun

laxative; purgative; cathartic

Medical term for a substance that promotes bowel movements. 瀉剤 (しゃざい) is a common synonym.

See also: 瀉剤

• 便べん秘ぴの治ち療りょうには、まず瀉しゃ薬やくが処しょ方ほうされることが多おおい。

  For treating constipation, a laxative is often prescribed first.