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Suggest Stool Softener Which Does Not Interfere With The Liver?

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Posted on Mon, 23 Mar 2015
Question: my mom have elevated ALT and AST. What kind of stool softener can she use., so it would not damage her liver even further?
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Any would be OK, try lactulose

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

stool softeners usually act only locally (in the intestine) and won't interfere with the liver. A safe and easy to use stool softener is lactulose. 15-60mL per day can be used. The patient should start with the low dose and titrate upwards as needed.

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Suggest Stool Softener Which Does Not Interfere With The Liver?

Brief Answer: Any would be OK, try lactulose Detailed Answer: Hello, stool softeners usually act only locally (in the intestine) and won't interfere with the liver. A safe and easy to use stool softener is lactulose. 15-60mL per day can be used. The patient should start with the low dose and titrate upwards as needed. I hope I've helped! If you'd like more information, please use your follow-up questions to ask. I'll be glad to help more. Kind Regards!