Table 1 Effect of loperamide on feed intake, water intake and fecal properties of constipated rats
From: The effect of Aloe ferox Mill. in the treatment of loperamide-induced constipation in Wistar rats
Parameters | Normal Control | Constipated rats |
|---|---|---|
Feed intake | 15.32 ± 1.12 | 17.05 ± 0.74 * |
Water intake | 19.00 ± 1.41 | 8.92 ± 0.68 ** |
Number of fecal pellet | 64.67 ± 2.80 | 24.04 ± 0.94** |
Water content of fecal pellet | 1.52 ± 0.17 | 0.57 ± 0.10** |
Weight of fecal pellet | 6.38 ± 0.30 | 2.95 ± 0.09** |