Maybe you thought potty issues were only going to be a problem for your little one, but going “number two” can be difficult for everyone — especially if you’re pregnant or a new mom. If you’re ...

You may not like talking about it, but just about everyone experiences constipation from time to time. In fact, 16% of all adults and 33% of adults over age 60 have symptoms of constipation, according ...

Dr. Keith Roach writes a medical question-and-answer column weekdays. Dear Dr. Roach: I’m an 84-year-old man who has recently found relief from lifelong strain in bowel movements by using stool ...

Experts warn against the use of "Budget Ozempic," which is not a medication but a term for laxatives and stool softeners. Constipation remedies: Instead of opting for laxatives, stool softeners and ...

Pharmacies sold more than $40 million worth of a constipation treatment called stool softeners last year in Canada but an independent analysis suggests there isn’t proof that they work. The stool ...

Is it safe to take stool softeners to treat pregnancy constipation? Stool softeners are generally considered safe during pregnancy. Pregnancy constipation, defined as having fewer than three bowel ...

Hospice patients with constipation did not benefit from treatment with stool softener docusate compared with patients who received placebo in a recent study. In a prospective, double blind trial, 74 ...

Livonia, Mich.-based Rugby Laboratories is recalling its Diocto liquid and Diocto syrup stool softener products over a risk of bacterial contamination. The products, manufactured by PharmaTech, may ...

Review the side-effects of Stool Softener as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of ...

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