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Is piclin syrup a strong stimulant laxative that can be used as a substitute of dulcolax tab for adult for occasional hard stool ???
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Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Kindly consult
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It is a good one
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Yes it is a good laxative.
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Piclin Syrup- belong the group of medicines called laxatives used to treat constipation associated with piles, pre/post-operative conditions, elderly and bed-ridden patients.
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Dulcolax -Tablets are used for the short-term relief of occasional constipation.
Dulcolax -contain bisacodyl and belong to a group of medicines known as stimulant laxatives, which increase bowel movements.
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Dr. Vivek Gautam
Pulmonologist
11 yrs exp
Greater Noida
strictly NO..piclin is a laxative..dulcoflex is a stool softener...go for dulcoflex only if its sufficient for you
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Dr. Sarika Rautwar
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Yes can use
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