Ricette coccolose

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Only take 2 laxatives together on the advice of your doctor or pharmacist as there is an increased risk of side effects. Are other laxatives any better?

Since Colace is used when needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. Skip any missed dose if it's almost time for your next dose. Do not use two doses at one time. What happens if I overdose? You should feel more comfortable within 1 or 2 days of treatment. Reduce the dose as your condition gets better. Metabolic abnormalities reported include hypomagnesemia in one woman who took docusate chronically throughout her pregnancy. Magnesium levels returned to normal following discontinuation of Colace (Docusate). Serious side effects diarrhea – drink plenty of water or other fluids. It may also help to take an oral rehydration drink to prevent dehydration. You can buy sachets of powder from a pharmacy which you mix with water. Reducing the dose of Colace (Docusate) may also help diarrhea. Don’t take any other medicines to treat diarrhea without speaking to a pharmacist or doctor.Do not use Colace (Docusate) for longer than 7 days unless your doctor has told you to. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if you have not had a bowel movement within 1 to 3 days. Overuse of a stool softener can lead to serious medical problems. Docusate is also known by the brand names Surfak, Dulcoease, Dioctyl,Diocto, Dioeze, Doc-Q-Lace, Docu, Docu Soft, Doculase, Docuprene, Docusil, Docusoft S, DocuSol, DOK, DSS, Dulcolax Stool Softener, Enemeez Mini, Kao-Tin, Octycine-250, Pedia-Lax Stool Softener, Phillips Stool Softener, Promolaxin, Silace, Surfak Stool Softener, Sur-Q-Lax, Vacuant. The enema is known by the brand name Norgalax.

Osmotic laxatives, for example lactulose. These draw water from the rest of the body into your bowel to soften your poo and make it easier to pass. They take at least 2 days to work. Alternative: 200 to 283 mg rectally administered as an enema once daily as needed for constipation. Most adults can safely take Colace (Docusate), but do not give it to a child under 12 years old unless their doctor prescribes it.While some of the Colace (Docusate) is absorbed by the mother, the amount that passes into milk is likely low 1) . There have been no reports of problems in babies that are breastfeeding while the mother is taking Colace (Docusate). Be sure to talk to your health care provider about all your choices for breastfeeding. Bulk-forming laxatives, for example Fybogel and methylcellulose. These increase the ‘bulk’ or weight of poo which in turn stimulates bowel movement. They take 2 or 3 days to work. Dulcolax contains the active ingredient Bisacodyl, is a laxative that stimulates bowel movements. Bisacodyl acts by directly stimulating the nerve endings in the mucosa of the colon, increasing the movement of the intestines. Like all medicines, Colace (Docusate) may cause side effects in some people but most people have no side effects or only minor ones.

It’s quite common to have constipation after surgery. Using a laxative may help relieve the discomfort. Using laxatives like Colace (Docusate) for longer can lead to long term diarrhea. They can also cause an electrolyte imbalance. This means that levels of substances like sodium, potassium and magnesium in your body get too high or too low. A severe electrolyte imbalance can cause serious health problems such as muscle spasm and twitching, and even fits (convulsions). There are no studies looking at possible problems with conceiving or risks to a pregnancy when the father takes Colace (Docusate). In general, exposures that fathers have are unlikely to increase risks to a pregnancy. What are the dangers of taking too much Colace sodium? You may also be given Colace (Docusate) if you’re going to have an x-ray of your stomach. It can help you empty your bowels beforehand. older than 12 years: 50 to 400 mg (using any of the salt forms) orally administered in 1 to 4 equally divided doses each day.Never take 2 doses at the same time. Never take an extra dose to make up for a forgotten one. What if I take too much? Drink plenty of fluids (6 to 8 glasses a day) while you are taking Colace (Docusate) or your constipation may get worse. Occasionally, you may need to take 2 different types of laxatives at the same time to get your bowels moving again. Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Colace : hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.