If you have constipation, you will not pass stools as often as you normally do, and you might find that you are straining to do so. You may also feel that you cannot empty your bowels completely.
Symptoms may also include pain on defecating, abdominal discomfort and wind.
If it is a child experiencing these symptoms it is advised, you speak to a medical professional before you buy any OTC products.
Seek medical advice if you find blood or mucus in your stools, if the problem is recurrent or has lasted longer than a week, if you’re pregnant, if you have already tried a product and it hasn’t worked, if you notice unintentional weight loss, and if you are taking any other medication.
Making dietary changes such as increasing fibre and fluid intake is the first step to take in order to help constipation.
If this doesn’t work then there are OTC treatments available such as Stimulant laxatives (Dulcolax, Senna, Glycerin suppositories), Bulk-forming laxatives (Fybogel), and Osmotic laxatives (Movicol, Lactulose, Macrogol, Duphalac). Before buying these products please read the patient information leaflet to check if it is suitable for you.
Faecal softeners, such as Dulcoease, are available to lubricate the faces to make them easier to pass.
Signposting:
www.nhs.uk/conditions/constipation
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Constipation Relief, Pharmacy 24 hours express
Care Senna Tablets – 20
Care Senna Tablets – 20 relieves occasional constipation.
*Stimulant laxatives are unsuitable for children under 12 years (unless advised by a prescriber) and must only be used for the short-term relief of occasional constipation if other laxatives (bulk-forming and osmotic) are unsuccessful.
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Constipation Relief, Diarrhoea, Diarrhoea Medicine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Medicines, Nausea & Sickness, Nausea and Sickness, Rehydration
Dioralyte Relief Raspberry – 6 Sachets
Constipation Relief, Diarrhoea, Diarrhoea Medicine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Medicines, Nausea & Sickness, Nausea and Sickness, RehydrationDioralyte Relief Raspberry – 6 Sachets
Dioralyte Relief Raspberry – 6 Sachets Dioralyte Relief is recommended for the replacement of essential body water and salts in treatment of acute diarrhoea.
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Constipation Relief, Diarrhoea, Diarrhoea Medicine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Medicines, Nausea & Sickness, Nausea and Sickness, Rehydration
Dioralyte Sachets Natural – 6 sachets
Constipation Relief, Diarrhoea, Diarrhoea Medicine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Medicines, Nausea & Sickness, Nausea and Sickness, RehydrationDioralyte Sachets Natural – 6 sachets
Dioralyte Sachets Natural – 6 sachets Dioralyte Sachets is used for the replacement of essential body water and salts in the treatment of acute diarrhoea in infants, children and adults.
SKU: dns-0426363