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What Are The Side Effects Of Colace Stool Softener?
Question: What are the side effects of cola day stool softener?
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Detailed Answer:
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The common side effects of Colace stool softner are stomach pain, cramping and diarrhea. You can have a throat irritation if you use a liquid preparation.
Rarely people may be allergic to the components in which case you can develop itching, rash, swelling of the face, tongue or breathing difficulty. If you experience such symptoms you should go to the ER without delay.
Do get back to me if you have further queries.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
The common side effects of Colace stool softner are stomach pain, cramping and diarrhea. You can have a throat irritation if you use a liquid preparation.
Rarely people may be allergic to the components in which case you can develop itching, rash, swelling of the face, tongue or breathing difficulty. If you experience such symptoms you should go to the ER without delay.
Do get back to me if you have further queries.
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