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Help With Constipation With CMT When Nothing Works Short Of
Question: help with constipation with CMT when nothing works short of enemas or suppositories and then doesn't completely clean you out
is it okay to use magnesium citrate ?
Brief Answer:
Yes you can use it.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Yes Magnesium citrate can be used.Its a osmotic diuretic and is very effective.However if constipation is severe use polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution with dulcolex tablets.The combination would give you immediate relief and is available over the counter.
Hope I was helpful,
Thanks!
Yes you can use it.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Yes Magnesium citrate can be used.Its a osmotic diuretic and is very effective.However if constipation is severe use polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution with dulcolex tablets.The combination would give you immediate relief and is available over the counter.
Hope I was helpful,
Thanks!
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Dr. Nagamani Ng
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