Stool softeners and you
When you have problems with your digestive system, this can result in there not being enough fluids to soften the stool. Stool softeners draw water to the stool, which makes it easier to pass. These medicines don’t force you to go to the bathroom, they simply soften your stool to make it more easy to pass. You need to drink plenty of fluids so that the stool softener will work.
You can purchase stool softeners in capsule, syrup or liquid form. They can take one or more days to work, but they can work more quickly at times. Don’t use any laxative for longer than a week without consulting your physician. Take each dose with a glass of juice or water. Liquid stool softeners may have a bitter taste, so juice will help make it less unpleasant to swallow.
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