Docusate does not usually upset your stomach. You can take the capsules or liquid with or without food. Try to take your medicine at regular intervals throughout the day. Mealtimes (breakfast, lunch and dinner) are useful reminders. Chances are you probably know all there is to know about Superdrug, but if you don’t then here’s a little more detail about them.

Thank you for taking the time to read our Dulcoease Capsules x 30 review from the Medical category. If there’s any products that we have not yet reviewed please leave us a comment and we will do our best to get a review added. About Superdrug Docusate sodium oral solution is also available without a brand name, ie as the generic medicine, in both paediatric and adult strengths. You will usually feel more comfortable within 1 or 2 days of treatment. Reduce the dose as your condition gets better.

Docusate works in two ways. It lowers the surface tension of hard, dry stools that have accumulated in the bowel, allowing water and fats to penetrate them. This makes the stools softer and easier to pass. This can be particularly helpful for people with piles or an anal fissure. Prolonged, excessive use of laxatives can lead to diarrhoea, low potassium levels in the blood (hypokalaemia) and an imbalance in the amount of fluid and salts (electrolytes) in the body. Prolonged, excessive use may also make the constipation worse in the long-term, as the gut can become reliant on the laxative. Don't exceed the recommended dose of DulcoEase or use it for more than five days unless advised to by your doctor. Stool softeners are just that — products that help make hard, dry, painful poo softer. They work by softening the poo in the intestine, which makes it easier and more comfortable to pass. When used as directed, stool softeners are a safe, gentle way to keep things moving.

But before we get into the detailed DulcoEase stool softener review the most obvious place to start with is what the manufacturer, retailer or brand have to say. Description from Waitrose/DulcoEase Whatever the cause, constipation can be uncomfortable. It may make you feel bloated and heavy or generally ‘off colour’. Sometimes it causes headaches.Never take 2 doses at the same time. Never take an extra dose to make up for a forgotten one. What if I take too much? If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, you can try to treat constipation without taking a medicine. This involves eating more fibre and drinking plenty of fluids. It may also help to do gentle exercise.