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Can I Take One Prunelax ?

Posted on Tue, 7 Jan 2025

Question: Hi. I took one prunelax this morning. Cause I was having trouble going to the bathroom. It’s giving me stomach pains and gas. I have gone to the bathroom like 10 times today but no diarrhea. I’m wondering if I’ll get diarrhea yet after taking this one pill. It’s been about 8.5 to 9 hours since I took it. I threw the bottle away cause it was making my stomach hurt to much. It’s ok now, only hurts a little bit. I’m worried I’m gonna get diarrhea today and tomorrow to? Or will this end tonight? I’m just scared this pill is gonna stay in my body for awhile. I’ve seen other people say they have had pains for 2 days. It just scares me. I wish I never took this. I am female and 63.

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
See details below.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Prunelax contains prune extracts and Sena leaves extracts . It will give its effects after 8-16 hours. I don't think that it with give you diarrhea. Its effects will not last for days but will subside soon after 16 hours of using it . Probably you will not have diarrhea tomorrow and will feel better 16 hours after having the pill

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Saisudha Kotla

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (11 hours later)

My stomach still hurts a little bit, and I’m going to the bathroom pretty much. Will this stop after today? I have a lot of gas to. I’ll never take this pill again.

Thank you

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Use buscopan.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
Its effects are lasting a bit more than usual. Drink lots of fluids to flush it out.
You can use buscopan 10 mg to treat abdominal cramps and reduce going to toilet so often . It will help you with abdominal cramps.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (2 hours later)

What is buscopan? Is it over the counter? Or is there something over the counter I can take? Will today be the last day for this from this pill?

Thank you

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can purchase buscopan over the counter

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. You can purchase buscopan over the counter without a doctor's prescription.
I believe that today is the last day for that pills effects to last.
Taking buscopan will help you, also you can try Pepto bismol.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T