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2019-10-08 13:22:21
Hi all, I took a stool softener tablet on Sunday night and even now I'm having loose stools. How long does the effect of stool softener stay? Since taking it, I have had 3 loose stools on Monday and 3 today. What do I do
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Unlikely for stool softener effect to last so long. Therefore you need to consult a doctor.

Answered2019-10-10 09:20:34

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Please consult a physician and than start to eat stool softener tablets.. Without to see you doctors cant give you opinion for find out the proper time tablet.
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Answered2019-10-09 09:45:39

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Depends on the laxative and the dose taken but usually not more than 2 to 3 days. But loose motions may be because of some other cause.

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