Clinical and Experimental Dermatology · 1984 · 13 citations · 0 references
MedicineGeriatric MedicinePharmacotherapyVoiding DysfunctionFecal IncontinenceIncontinence ManagementLaxative TherapyUrinary IncontinenceCutaneous AnatomyCutaneous BlisteringElderly Fecal IncontinenceGeriatric Fecal IncontinenceGeriatric Laxative TherapyGeriatric Urinary IncontinenceLaxative PharmacologyPharmacologic Treatment Of Incontinence
Dorbanex® (danthron and poloxamer) is a commonly used laxative. We have recently seen four elderly patients suffering from faecal incontinence in whom reddish‐brown discoloration of the peri‐anal and thigh skin was associated with its use. This complication has been reported in the past (Bunney & Noble, 1974) but we feel it is not widely recognized.