Laxatives

Proper Use

For safe and effective use of your laxative:

• Follow your doctor's instructions if this laxative was prescribed.
• Follow the manufacturer's package directions if you are treating yourself.

With all kinds of laxatives, at least 6 to 8 glasses (8 ounces each) of liquids should be taken each day.

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This will help make the stool softer.

For patients taking laxatives containing a bulk-forming ingredient:

• Do not try to swallow in the dry form. Mix with liquid following the directions on the product label.
• To allow bulk-forming laxatives to work properly and to prevent intestinal blockage, it is necessary to drink plenty of fluids during their use.

  Each dose should be taken in or with a full glass (8 ounces) or more of cold water or fruit juice. This will provide enough liquid for the laxative to work properly. A second glass of water or juice by itself is often recommended with each dose for best effect and to avoid side effects.

• When taking a product that contains only a bulk-forming ingredient, results often may be obtained in 12 hou
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