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Are There Any Side Effects Of Taking EVA-Q Syrup For Constipation?

hi,my self 58yr old.i am going through constipation problem for last 1 months. He passed hard stool sometimes.my doctor suggested me EVA-Q syrup. But i am a heart patient. Now many people suggest me to give creamffin syrup. i would like to know whether this syrup has got any side effects and i can give this syrup for a long time. plz advise me.
Tue, 29 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

As your age is 58 years and you have a new onset constipation so it needs some investigations. You should undergo stool test for occult blood for three consecutive days but if you are a non vegetarian stop taking non vegetarian diet 3 days before and during test days.
Also avoid any iron medication 3 days before and during test days.
Now coming to your laxative I would suggest to avoid prolonged use of magnesium based laxatives which is harmful.
Instead you should take plenty of fluids, high fiber diet and use bulk laxatives with water(fiber based).

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Are There Any Side Effects Of Taking EVA-Q Syrup For Constipation?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As your age is 58 years and you have a new onset constipation so it needs some investigations. You should undergo stool test for occult blood for three consecutive days but if you are a non vegetarian stop taking non vegetarian diet 3 days before and during test days. Also avoid any iron medication 3 days before and during test days. Now coming to your laxative I would suggest to avoid prolonged use of magnesium based laxatives which is harmful. Instead you should take plenty of fluids, high fiber diet and use bulk laxatives with water(fiber based). Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.