NEET PG Medical – 2018 – Question – 72
Which of the following causes melanosis coli?
a) Senna
b) Sorbitol
c) Magnesium sulfate
d) Bisacodyl
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Correct Answer – A
Answer: A – Senna
Laxative abuse with drug like senna cause melanosis coli
- Anthranoid laxatives (aloe, cascara sagrada, and senna) are derived from naturally occurring plants
- Considered to be stimulant laxatives.
- Safer short term use.
- Long term abuse can cause melanosis coli & possibly increases risk of colonic cancer.
