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2021-06-09 11:33:46
I have had fistula surgery before one week Been advised smuth syrup 15ml which caused me diarrhea after that i reduced the dose to 10ml has helped me to keep my stool soft but still i have to go twice a day to clear the bowel moment Can i reduce the dose to 5 ml? Plz advice
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Yes, you can. The syrup is given so that patient do not have hard stools. You should not strain while passing stool. You can try 5 ml dose.

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