Can a laxative and stool softener be taken at the same time?

Stool Softener with Laxative should cause you to have a bowel movement within 6 to 12 hours. Do not take Stool Softener with Laxative for longer than 7 days in a row, unless your doctor tells you to. Call your doctor if your constipation does not improve or if it gets worse after taking Stool Softener with Laxative.

Can you mix laxatives with other laxatives?

Don’t take any other medicines within 2 hours of taking a laxative. If you’re taking a prescription medicine of any kind, talk to your doctor before taking a laxative. You also shouldn’t mix different types of laxatives. This includes oral laxatives (taken by mouth) and suppositories.

What happens if you overdose on stool softener?

What happens if I overdose on Stool Softener + Stimulant Laxative(Oral)? Overdose symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, or diarrhea.

What happens if you take more than one laxative?

Drink plenty of fluids – laxatives can cause dehydration; it is important to drink at least 2 liters of water a day. Avoid taking too much – taking too many laxatives can lead to diarrhea and blockages in the bowels.

Can you take Dulcolax laxative and stool softener together?

No interactions were found between Dulcolax Laxative and Dulcolax Stool Softener. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Which laxative works fastest?

When you need gentle and fast-acting constipation relief, in as little as 30 minutes*, reach for Dulcolax® Liquid Laxative.

• *Works in 30 minutes to 6 hours.
• Contains the active ingredient, magnesium hydroxide, which draws water into the colon to help stool to pass.
• Works naturally with the water in your body.

Can laxatives cause internal bleeding?

Severe laxative side effects When you have constipation and are using laxatives, make an appointment to see your doctor if you experience unexplained changes in bowel pattern or constipation lasting longer than seven days (even with using a laxative). Contact your doctor immediately if you experience: rectal bleeding.

What happens if you overdose on Dulcolax?

If you take too much (overdose) If you have taken too much Dulcolax, you may experience diarrhoea, abdominal cramps, fluid loss, and an imbalance of salts in the body (including low potassium).

What happens if you take too many laxatives at once?

Talk with your doctor before using any laxative. Overuse of laxatives (other than bulk formers) can result in the intestines losing muscle and nerve response, which can lead to dependency on laxatives to have a bowel movement.

What causes laxative-caused diarrhea?

Different people have different types of reactions to different laxatives (although certainly some are generally more powerful than others), but probably the most common cause of laxative-caused diarrhea is simply when one takes too much of whatever laxative is being taken. That’s not always a bad thing though!

How long does it take for laxatives to work for constipation?

If the laxative doesn’t work you might try citrate of magnesia that is fast and usually effective. Again, drink lots of water to flood the colon and help it work. COM usually works within a couple of hours. A person can still have small bowel movements without moving out the impaction. If all else fails, the impaction will have to be dug out.

What is the best laxative for impacted bowel movements?

Most severe impactions have to be dug out and laxatives, softeners and enemas are just not enough to budge them if they get too hard and too big. A laxative like Senokot S, which contains a stimulant + a stool softener is a good start.