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Duphalac soften only half stool not full
I have been taking 30ml Duphalac daily but it only softens half stool and not full. Seems like food that I had during dinner time is soft but lunch and breakfast stays bulky. Is it because I have Duphalac right after dinner and then keep drinking water whole night? Do I need to stop drinking water after having Duphalac?
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I hope you are doing well.
First of all, please note that Duphalac is not a permanent solution for constipation. Lifestyle modifications, especially changes in diet, are very important for long-term relief. A detailed history is required for further evaluation and treatment, so I would strongly recommend you to consult me for further treatment.
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High-fiber foods: Whole grains (oats, brown rice, whole wheat), bran, millets
Fruits: Papaya, pear, apple (with peel), banana (ripe), figs, prunes, oranges
Vegetables: Green leafy vegetables, carrots, beans, broccoli, peas
Probiotics: Curd, yogurt.
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Ma'am as you have mentioned u have been taking Duphalac syrup has been given to soften your stools. Add more vegetables,apple ,bannana to your diet .Also drink enough water throughout the day not only at night.Also do walking or exercise for at least 30 minutes .Don't stop drinking water after having Duphalac as drinking water helps it cat better and better passage of stools.
If you still feel hard add isabgol husk powder .
However even after if u feel incomplete evacuation of stools better to get colonoscopy done .
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High fiber diet + Enough preferably Lukewarm water throughout day+Exercise.
if symptoms persists or Pain on passing stools Consult a Gastroenterologist or a Gastrosurgeon
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Hello Ma'am,
Duphalac mainly works to soften the stool, but its effect also depends on your diet and meal timings. Breakfast and lunch usually have more solid/fibrous food, so they can remain bulkier compared to dinner. You don't need to stop drinking water after taking Duphalac - in fact, proper hydration actually helps it work better. Along with this, try to include more fiber (vegetables, fruits, salads) and regular physical activity to support natural bowel movements. If constipation or incomplete stools continue, it's advisable to get a proper medical evaluation.
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Duphalac (lactulose) works by drawing water into the stool, but it acts throughout the intestine and doesn’t give an immediate effect on the food you ate the same day. So the difference you notice between breakfast/lunch and dinner stools is not due to the timing of the syrup. Drinking water after taking Duphalac is actually good and helps it work better. you don’t need to stop.
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If your stools are still not fully soft, you may need adjustment of the dose. Also, make sure you are taking enough fiber and fluids during the day, and staying physically active.
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If constipation persists despite these measures, or if you have pain, blood in stool, or weight loss, please consult your doctor for further evaluation.
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How did you come to the conclusion that it only effected the food you had for dinner?
Duphalac has to be taken before bed time . Regular intake of water 6 to 8 glasses per day helps to maintain hydration. Take high fibre diet. Avoid alcohol intake and fried foods.
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No, you are taking duphalac syrup correctly
But no need to drink plenty of water after the syrup
Drink plentiful of water during the day time not post duphalac syrup
Duphalac contains lactulose which draws water into the bowel to soften stools
In your case you can replace duphalac syrup by Cremaffin syrup
Which will provide lubrication ,stimulate bowel movement along with drawing water into the bowel
And bonus tip-have 2-3 cucumbers daily
Fibre diet is the key
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Shift to syrup cremaffin 20 mL during bedtime , plentiful of water during daytime approximately around 4 litres, high fibre diet
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High fibre diet Spinach , carrots , Sweet potatoes,cucumbers, donât continue syrup for long use it for emergencies
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I would like to recommend to have 2 tsp of isabgol in half glass cold milk stir well so that it absorbs the fluid well. Then in the morning have 1-2glasses of water. You will have a good bowel movement the same day. And try adding more fibres and seeds to your diet like pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds. Papaya also aids digestion. And try to walk for 10th an after each meal.
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Drinking water after Duphalac is not a problem at all — actually it helps the syrup pull water into the intestine and soften the stool better. If you feel only part of the stool is soft, that usually means the current dose isn’t fully suiting you.
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Along with Duphalac, focus on fibre in meals, fruits, and some physical activity.
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If the problem stays, your doctor can adjust the dose or suggest a different timing. You can also book consult with me and we shall discuss the issue and adjust your dose accordingly.
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Replace that with SYRUP GUDLAX PLUS 15-20 ML IN MORNING WITH WATER.
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If that is not WORKING, you have low gut mortality add TAB PRUSENT 1 MG AFTER TAKING GYDLAX PLUS.
Avoid PRUSENT during pregnancy.
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Do a X RAY and usg whole abdomen, for any gut obstruction, avoid PRUSENT if there is gut obstruction as, gut might rupture.
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