Episodes – Constipation

(e.g. Ispaghula Husk, Stericulia, Methylcellulose)

These are ideal for small hard stools as they retain more water and make the faeces more bulky, this then stimulates the bowels.
They should be avoided in bowels which lack muscle tone, large mass of stool stuck in bowels , and constipation caused by opioid painkillers.
Do not take if one has difficulty in swallowing and one must drink plenty of water and sit or stand upright for at least an hour (don’t take immediately before bed).
It can take several days to work and side effects include abdominal cramp and flatulence.
They do take 24-36 hours to work and can be used in pregnancy.

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