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Can you tell me the difference between Osmotic Laxatives and Stimulant Laxatives? Please mention the different use cases of these two types of Laxatives. Apart from these 2 Laxatives, are there any other kind of Laxatives? Are Stimulant Laxatives safe for long term ?

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

I have been suffering from constipation from past few days. Kindly suggest any effective laxative to get relief.

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Laxatives with isaphgul psyllium husk like lactifibre or cremadiet duo powder with milk 2 times a day. ...  Read More

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I have constipation problem...can I use laxatives daily ? Which laxative is safe? Natrolax powder(isobgul husk)or lectihep syrup.

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Occasionally you can use laxatives.. but i advise against chronic use of laxatives.. instead.. increase water intake.. big bowl of fresh vegetable salad.. big bowl of fresh fruits.. and avoid refined ...  Read More

How long can I use laxatives I am having a problem of Fisher and I am 23 years old single I am using this for almost 2 weeks I don't know when should I stop using this

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6-8 weeks. ...  Read More

Took two stimulant laxatives(one dose) around 10 am yesterday. Still some slight diarrhea this morning, and suffering from cramps still. When will this wear off? I have two tennis matches tomorrow

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Effects of medicine vary individually. But it takes 2-3 days. ...  Read More

I rarely get hard stool but I have a tendency to get anal fissurefor one time slight hard stool though I am vegetarian and have mild IBS. So, when stool will be hard which laxative I should use to soften hard stool ???

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Lactifiber or pegfiber granules will be okay ...  Read More

Can i use laxative for 1 month so that this may help heal the fissure? Is that so which laxative is best to use. Thanks in advance

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My body addicted to laxative.. i can't pass tool without laxatives now. How can i reverse this condition?

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Hey you will need thorough evaluation to find out the cause of constipation. Consult a Gastroenterologist. ...  Read More

I am taking laxative for 3 months and still now but not get relif or laxative fail to provide relif from constipation...

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You may need dietary advise and high fibre supplements. Get a Perianal checkup done by a surgeon. You may need Colonoscopy after examination. ...  Read More

Are lactulose laxatives harmful or have any side effects used for more than a month? Please suggest.

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Respected Physicians here. I have been prescribed Meva C tablet before meals, BD, for my abdominal cramps. However of late I have been facing severe constipation. Is it safe to take one Dulcoflex tablet at bed time with a 2 hour gap between Meva C & Dulcoflex? Please guide for any other laxative that potentially helps relieve constipation bette

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You can use syrup duphalac 10 ml at night Don’t use for long time Drink more water and eat more fruits and vegetables Exercise ...  Read More

My daughter is 3 years old having severe Constipation...doctor suggested her laxolite syrup (PEG) ... I was not knowing the preparation n...i gave 5ml to her without mixing in water...i gave it undiluted...would it cause any side effects...will she have any internal problem due to not mixing in water...I am so much worried.... Attached here is pic

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Greetings u can give directly it's a syrup no need to mix with water for this ...  Read More

For how long should I take laxative for acute fissure it has healed in 3 weeks but how long should I continue lactihep plus and how much quantity.

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Not required now.. change diet and manage with diet ...  Read More

For how long should I take laxative for acute fissure it has healed in 3 weeks but how long should I continue lactihep plus and how much quantity.

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You can discontinue but improve your food quality. Add fibers, fruits and lots of watering your diet. ...  Read More

I am using cremaffin plus for nearly 2 years and got completely dependent on it. If I don't take it, i will not be able to pass any stool . I want to get out of this dependence. Please suggest the way

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

I'm a runner I need more laxatives ...can you suggest any drink or spices which are equivalent to banana..avoid constipation..already I am consuming one amla in an empty stomach ...

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Need more details Height Weight Have lots of water, Incoperate leafy vegetables,Bittergourd etc For a customized diet plan kindly contact personally ...  Read More

I'm facing regular hard stool problem after taking fruit veggies and adequate water.. that's why I hv piles & I'm taking cremaffin plus 15 ml for two months twice a day (after lunch and dinner) but now 15 ml is not working...and now I'm on strong antibiotics painkillers for wisdom tooth surgery..so can I take cremaffin plus 40 ml twice a day??

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Lifestyle modification is the ultimate form of treatment...take laxatives whenever there's passage of hard stool...if it's not working consult with a surgeon for further course of action... Generally ...  Read More

My brother has been taking laxatives to help his bowel movement for more than 6 months, is it ok? What side affects will he have? Anything he needs to be worried about?

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No it becomes habituated ...  Read More

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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Yes Try at minimum possible dose ...  Read More

My colon are unable to force out feces completely due to motility issues. Any solution for it?Any suggestions for natural stimulant laxative for long term?

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For your age, it shouldn't be a significant motility issue. Focus mainly on diet 1) Adequate water intake 2) High fibre diet You can take soluble fibre supplements available in the market rather than ...  Read More

I had show to General Surgeon who told me that I have 1 external and 1 internal grade 2 piles and ask me to apply pilorute ointment 2 times and sitz bath 2 times for next 2-3 weeks. No bleeding issue but sitting discomfort I don't have constipation issue but stool coming is not very soft so please let me know what is best laxative for this issue

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Cremaffin plus 15 ml ...  Read More

Can we take dulcoflex tablet twice a day? Is it addictive? Or does it have any side effects on long term use.

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My father has no bowel movement for 4 days even after having laxative. He has nausea and vomitted twice in the morning. He has no urge to eat anything. He is 62 years old. He is suffering from anxiety and depression and he is under medication of quitipin and serlift. He has problem with acidity also..please help.

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Hello, I took ipill within 24 hours of having unprotected sex and then on the next day (after 24 hrs of taking the ipill) I took laxative tablets (ayurvedic). Will taking laxatives affect the absorption of ipill? Will it lessen the effect of ipill? (Last period date from 24th to 28th jan)

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No effect of laxative. Do pregnancy test if you miss your period date. ...  Read More

Can I take laxative regularly. Is it ok? What are the long term side effects? .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

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I am taking nortimer(25 mg)+escitamat(10 mg) & Evalex-p(for constipation) during bedtime. I am feeling a lot of weakness. What is wrong? Is it due to those medicines?

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HI Doctor, I am not able to pass poop for 4-5 days unless I take a laxative which is prescribed by the doctor. I go regularly once I take laxative(15ml) and the poop is too watery at such times. However, If I reduce the quantity of the laxative to 10ml, I can't poop at all for 4-5 days. This has been a pattern since more than a month.I need to unde

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I am taking duphalac 10 ml everyday from past 5 months for constipation. Ever since I am doing this I have two bowel movements daily. The first one has normal stool where as second one has loose stool post like type 6 as per Bristol stool chart. Do I need to reduce duphalac dose to take care of this?

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Over last 2 years became dependent on laxatives. Having fissure for last 5 years. To avoid the surgery started taking bulking and softening laxative. Want to get rid of laxative abuse as this will harm me in long term but fissure pain increases as soon as I do that. Plz help how to get rid of this habit,my fiber intake,water intake and junk inhibit

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Get surgery done ...  Read More

How effective is oilve oil as laxative. Can this be used as a substitute to osmotic laxatives like lactulose?

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According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment of constipation. Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as ...  Read More

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