
Suggest Stool Softener Which Does Not Interfere With The Liver?

Question: my mom have elevated ALT and AST. What kind of stool softener can she use., so it would not damage her liver even further?
Brief Answer:
Any would be OK, try lactulose
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
stool softeners usually act only locally (in the intestine) and won't interfere with the liver. A safe and easy to use stool softener is lactulose. 15-60mL per day can be used. The patient should start with the low dose and titrate upwards as needed.
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Any would be OK, try lactulose
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
stool softeners usually act only locally (in the intestine) and won't interfere with the liver. A safe and easy to use stool softener is lactulose. 15-60mL per day can be used. The patient should start with the low dose and titrate upwards as needed.
I hope I've helped!
If you'd like more information, please use your follow-up questions to ask.
I'll be glad to help more.
Kind Regards!
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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