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Daily laxative use over one year

2025-01-17 06:07:03
I have constipation and piles so I'm using duphalac daily 35 ml and I'm feeling good ..can I use it daily for years??I'm already using it daily through 1 yr
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Hi..you better get yourself evaluated for this chronic constipation..don’t take this medicine for long time at such a high dose.
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Take adequate fluids,high fiber diet and keep doing some light exercise also.

Answered2025-01-19 09:10:52

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There are better medicines for chronic use
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you should get evaluated why you need to take medications on daily basis at such high dose
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contact gastroenterologist

Answered2025-01-17 19:00:26

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Yes Try at minimum possible dose

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