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How To Treat Constipation After Taking Imodium?

I took imodium last week due to diahhrea and now I can t go to the bathroom, I must force and only a little, of course I only eat breakfast and dinner in evening. I have taken stool softeners, didn t work and then pharmacist gave me a liquid to take and said to stay by bathroom, but did not work. when I do go it is very little and must force it.
Mon, 4 Feb 2019
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Hello,

You can take any laxative all are available over the counter, lactulose 10 ml; once daily, Polyethylene glycol or tablet Dulcolax.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Ramesh Kumar, Gastroenterologist
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How To Treat Constipation After Taking Imodium?

Hello, You can take any laxative all are available over the counter, lactulose 10 ml; once daily, Polyethylene glycol or tablet Dulcolax. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ramesh Kumar, Gastroenterologist