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Using Iron Capsules, Getting Constipated. Can I Use Cremaffin Alternative Days To Fight Constipation Problem?

i am using iron capusules from past 1 week. i am getting constipated. so yesterday i took cemaffin plus. doctor advised me to take ion capsules for 1 year. please suggest me whether i can use cremaffin alternative days to fight my constipation problem
Mon, 23 Dec 2013
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Hi, I feel it would be better if you use Fibre supplements like( psyllium) instead of Syp. cremaffin . You can start with low dose and titrate upwards on a weekly basis until the desired effect is achieved. You can continue to increase the dose on a weekly basis until you experience daily bowel movements with no straining or until they reach the maximum dose. Take plenty of fluids, salads and fruits. Hope it helps.
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Using Iron Capsules, Getting Constipated. Can I Use Cremaffin Alternative Days To Fight Constipation Problem?

Hi, I feel it would be better if you use Fibre supplements like( psyllium) instead of Syp. cremaffin . You can start with low dose and titrate upwards on a weekly basis until the desired effect is achieved. You can continue to increase the dose on a weekly basis until you experience daily bowel movements with no straining or until they reach the maximum dose. Take plenty of fluids, salads and fruits. Hope it helps.