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Is An Increased Doseage Of Colace Safe To Relive Constipation In An Elderly?

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Posted on Tue, 7 Jan 2014
Question: Hi, My 95 year old aunt is having constipation problems. She is taking 100mG of Colace per day. What can we increase the dose to? Thanks
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Answered by Dr. Maruti Karale (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: yes, dose can increased. Detailed Answer: Hi! Thanks for query. I have gone through your history. Yes, you can increase the dose of colace if constipation is not getting relieved with 100mg per day dosing. You might add another 50mg after discussing with her treating doctor. Major side effect of this drug is diarrhoea which should avoided with proper dosing. Hope this solves your query. Wish you good health.
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Is An Increased Doseage Of Colace Safe To Relive Constipation In An Elderly?

Brief Answer: yes, dose can increased. Detailed Answer: Hi! Thanks for query. I have gone through your history. Yes, you can increase the dose of colace if constipation is not getting relieved with 100mg per day dosing. You might add another 50mg after discussing with her treating doctor. Major side effect of this drug is diarrhoea which should avoided with proper dosing. Hope this solves your query. Wish you good health.