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Suggest Remedy For Constipation During Pregnancy
I am 14 weeks pregnant and been experiencing constipation the past few days. When I do get to excrete stool, it is always very dark with white cloudy things attached to it. May it be because of the meds and vitamins I am taking for my pregnancy like isoxsuprine HCI, Multivitamins+Minerals+DHA+EPA and Multivitamins+Iron? I noticed the change in bowel movement since I started taking these meds and vitamins. I try to eat healthy but it doesn't help.
Fri, 14 Nov 2014
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Since you are 14 weeks pregnant and taking so many medicines , as these may be the reason of your constipation.
Only lactulose 10-20 gm( 15 -30 ml ) daily as a single dose or divided in two dosage( this is osmotic purgative )
2nd option is parafin up to 45 ml / day ( this is stool softener )
Only these two are safe in pregnant patient.
While high fiber diet as well as plenty of liquid diet also help.
Since you are 14 weeks pregnant and taking so many medicines , as these may be the reason of your constipation.
Only lactulose 10-20 gm( 15 -30 ml ) daily as a single dose or divided in two dosage( this is osmotic purgative )
2nd option is parafin up to 45 ml / day ( this is stool softener )
Only these two are safe in pregnant patient.
While high fiber diet as well as plenty of liquid diet also help.
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