Tuesday, September 21, 2010

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• Drinks containing caffeine (tea, coffee, colas) and alcohol have a diuretic effect, which means they cause a loss of fluid from the body, causing dehydration and these can make constipation worse.
• Eating a healthy diet, drinking plenty of water and getting regular gentle exercise can all help maintain good bowel function.
Sodium picosulfate is used to treat constipation.

Sodium picosulfate works by encouraging the bowel to contract, which moves the waste products along the bowel, helping you to go to the toilet.