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Does Intake Of Magnesium Citrate Help In Curing Constipation?
Question: Hello,
About 2 weeks ago my podiatrist prescribed Bactrin to treat toe infection.
After a week he added additional antibiotic Levequin. Next day I had upset
stomach and I stopped Levequin. Next visit week later doctor switched Levequin
to Cipro 2x daily. Stomach discomfort improved some but not totally.
Now about three days later I stopped having bowel movement and found myself
constipated for last four days.
Would it be save to use liquid magnesium citrate to relieve constipation or should
I use something gentler like Dulcolax?.
About 2 weeks ago my podiatrist prescribed Bactrin to treat toe infection.
After a week he added additional antibiotic Levequin. Next day I had upset
stomach and I stopped Levequin. Next visit week later doctor switched Levequin
to Cipro 2x daily. Stomach discomfort improved some but not totally.
Now about three days later I stopped having bowel movement and found myself
constipated for last four days.
Would it be save to use liquid magnesium citrate to relieve constipation or should
I use something gentler like Dulcolax?.
Brief Answer:
You can use Magnesium salts
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
Magnesium salts are good to relieve constipation and are safe.
You should space it two hours after your antibiotic.
It would be good for you to take probiotics as the antibiotics would have reduced the friendly bacteria in the gut and this could be the cause of your constipation. In addition take plenty of fluids , fruits and vegetables unless these are restricted for you.
Do get back to me if you have further queries.
You can use Magnesium salts
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
Magnesium salts are good to relieve constipation and are safe.
You should space it two hours after your antibiotic.
It would be good for you to take probiotics as the antibiotics would have reduced the friendly bacteria in the gut and this could be the cause of your constipation. In addition take plenty of fluids , fruits and vegetables unless these are restricted for you.
Do get back to me if you have further queries.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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