How much Colace can I take while pregnant? ” - FindaTopDoc
WEBThe recommended dose of. Colace is 50-300 mg per day in divided doses. As long as you are not. exceeding the recommended amount, then it is safe for the pregnancy. If. Colace is not working for you, there are other safe medications for. constipation that you can take, including Milk of Magnesia, Metamucil, and.
Is it ok to take colace (stool softener) on a regular daily basis?
WEBJul 16, 2008 · Thr nurse at my Dr's office said I could take Colace (she reccomended generic for price) everyday with the iron. Now that I know calcium was the real culprit I'm going to try the iron again w/o the softeners first. But I'm …
Colace - do you use liquid or gel caps or another form
WEBOct 25, 2011 · Docusate Sodium Liquid. 50mg/5ml. (then it states "Compare to the active ingredients in "Colace" liquid) Made by PAI Pharmaceutical Associates, Inc, Greenville, SC. It burns your throat though and states to take with fruit juice or milk but the taste to mix it with those seems UNREAL. I don't reccomend the liquid if the gel caps work but you ...
Colace....how much and when to take it - ObesityHelp
WEBApr 25, 2012 · Colace is a stool softner, so it won't make you go more frequently. I usually take 2 a day, one am/pm. I also take 500 mg mag oxide and Miralax daily. I usually go every other day. These are safe for daily use. Be careful of "stimulant" laxatives, as they can cause bowel dependence when used long term.
Colace is not working!!!! - ObesityHelp
WEBSep 27, 2010 · Colace is not working!!!! (deactivated member) on 11/14/10 11:48 am - Chicago, IL. RNY on 10/27/10 with. I am sure this problem will be of no surprise to anyone. I havent been able to have a bowel movement for a week and a half!!! The doctor gave me Colace and I have been taking it for 4 days but nothing.
MEDICATIONS After Bariatric Surgery - ObesityHelp
WEBColace, a stool softener, is sometimes necessary for patients on pain medication to prevent constipation. Some patients are given Reglan and Zofran for nausea and to assist with bowel movements. Rapid weight loss after bariatric surgery predisposes patients to …
Miralax VS Colace - ObesityHelp
WEBJan 13, 2010 · Exactly what Vitalady said! It's like comparing apples and oranges...Colace is a stool softner (in case your stool is hard and particularly painful) and Miralax (which is safe for daily use for a long time) is both a mild softner and stimulant (Safe for people with digestive surgery such as WLS paitients).
Biscolax (Laxative) Rectal: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects
WEBMineral Oil – 118 ml rectally once daily as an enema. Sorbitol (hyperosmotic laxative) – in the case of children >12 years and adults, 120 ml as 25% to 30% solution can be used as a rectal enema. The dose for children of 2-11 years is 30-60 mL as 25% to 30% solution (to be used as a rectal enema).
Is colace habit forming? - obesityhelp.com
WEBDec 19, 2011 · No. It's the stimulant laxatives (ExLax, senna) that are a problem. Check the label on any laxative, if they're stimulants they will say "stimulant". Stool softener laxatives act on the contents of your colon, not the colon itself and are a better choice. That said, if you're really blocked up, a dose of stimulant laxative won't hurt.
When do you take your Colace??
WEBJul 29, 2010 · I take 5-6 daily, usually morning, mid day and bedtime. I take the generic to save a few bucks. Take a dry D3 as the D in your multivitamin is probably NOT going to give you the D levels you should have.