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Laxatives

Laxatives are drugs used to relieve constipation. Laxatives include bulk-forming laxatives, lubricants, stool softeners, saline laxatives, stimulant laxatives and combinations. Use this forum to discuss the laxative of your choice.

is dulcolax safe to take during pregnancy?

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I am in third month of pregnancy. So far, everything is ok, baby is fine. But, I am having problem with constipation. In the beginning, the stool was hard that also bothered me (while defecating the stomach hurt) and now I have constipation. A friend recommended me dulcolax, but I do not know if...

by User avatar Guest

Child accidentally swallow 1 dulcolax tablet

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Hi, I just want to ask if what would be the effect if a 2 years old boy accidentally swallow 1 tablet dulcolax. Right now 3 times that he had poops in his diaper. Please give us advise. Thanks.    

by User avatar kay

Mucous after taking metamucil.

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I take metamucil before bed and when I get up I have a brownish thick mucous in my throat. It actually feels lodged in my throat and i have to eat and drink to push it down. Is this normal?

by User avatar Roseyoh

whole psyllium husk or psyllium husk powder?

Hello, I am suffering from constant constipation. I have problems with stool and defecation for a very long time. There were periods of improvement but only when I take some drug for my condition. On the other hand, I do not eat regularly, I do not have many fruit, vegetables and fibers in my food....

by User avatar bird31779

miralax for severe constipation

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I cannot seem to find a dose of miralax that works effectively.  Too little has no effect at all.  A large does causes gas, and each time I pass gas I have a small BM which is very thick and pasty.  Sometimes I don't even know it until I am using the bathroom and find it on my...

by User avatar Guest

Dangers of metamucil

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Hello, I read that metamucil is really dangerous and that it can cause death. Is that true? Thanx for replies!

by User avatar Guest

Does drinking metamucil help you lose weight at all or gain weight?

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Hello, I have some extra weight, I gain it after I gave birth. I could not get to my previous weight, even though I have tried a lot of different things. I also have constipation problems and irregular defecation. Since this bothers me a lot, I have started taking Metamucil. My question is - does...

by User avatar Guest

What is Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose used for?

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My father has always been having some eye problems. He is shortsighted and for the last ten years he has been using contact lenses. Unfortunately, he has to deal with cataract problem now and he has already scheduled an operation to remove it. While explaining the procedure doctor mentioned that...

by User avatar rosaline38039

Dulcolax tablets

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Hi, I have a question about Dulcolax possible use as a mean for losing weight. I have a friend who used it and it has really helped her. She looks great. I am thinking about trying it myself, but I am a bit worried about possible side effects. Is it safe to use Dulcolax this way?

by User avatar Guest

is castor oil usp the same as regular castor oil?

Hello, I have to admit that I do not like drugs/medicaments (well, who does it). I tend to use alternate ways of healing if possible, and I have heard that Castor oil can deal with constipation (and that it also can be applied for some other things). Is castor oil usp the same as regular castor oil?

by User avatar corissa192455704