What Causes Increase In Bowel Movement After Taking Laxatives?

Posted on Mon, 26 Sep 2016

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Question : Sir, I am using you medication however i have witnessed that my bowels activity has increased sice taking medicine

Answered by Dr. Munish Sood (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Dear
Thanks for reverting back.

1. Since the medication contains blend of soluble/insoluble fibre [mainly psyllium husk (Isabgol)] which acts as bulk laxative thus could be cause of increase frequency of stool.

PS. These laxatives increases stool frequency and reduce stool viscosity,need not to worry.

2. It will be kind of you to contact me directly on my link: bit.ly/drmunishsood [anytime/anywhere]

Dr. Munish
Naimittika

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng