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9 Weeks Pregnant. Severe Constipation. Taking Dubagest, Fopymin. Can These Medicines Cause Constipation?
Hi. I am 9 weeks pregnant. I was prescribed Dubagest and Fopymin. The problem is I have severe constipation, passing bowels once in 5 days with more difficulty. Can these medicines cause constipation or what should i do to get rid of them. I tried eating fruits and liquids. but doesnt help. Please suggest me some remedy.
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Hi
Thanks for your query.
The medications generally do not cause severe constipation.
Please have atleast 4 - 5 litres of fluids per day.
Also, increase intake of husk, fibre, fruits, vegetables.
If nothing helps, you can ask your OB GYN to prescribe a laxative, however this is a short term measure.
Take care.
Thanks for your query.
The medications generally do not cause severe constipation.
Please have atleast 4 - 5 litres of fluids per day.
Also, increase intake of husk, fibre, fruits, vegetables.
If nothing helps, you can ask your OB GYN to prescribe a laxative, however this is a short term measure.
Take care.
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Hi,
The medicines you are taking are not likely to produce constipation.
Fopymin is a drug to prevent neural tube defects in fetus .Dubogen is a hormonal drug protecting baby in 1st three months. Both of them are essential.
The constipation is a pregnancy symptom -due to bodily changes in pregnancy( slowing of intestinal movements, the digested food left in intestines for alonger time. so water is absorbed, stools become dry .
Management of constipation needs lifestyle changes,& mild laxatives suggested by your Doctor.
* take food with high fibers- veges,salads,fruits ( with skins), cereals& legumes, pulses with skin,in natural form.
* drink lot of water. abour 10 to 12 glasses in a day.
* light exercises daily,
*A glass of hot milk with a tea spoon of clarified butter at bed time helps.
* figs/dates are natural stool softners.
Thank you.
The medicines you are taking are not likely to produce constipation.
Fopymin is a drug to prevent neural tube defects in fetus .Dubogen is a hormonal drug protecting baby in 1st three months. Both of them are essential.
The constipation is a pregnancy symptom -due to bodily changes in pregnancy( slowing of intestinal movements, the digested food left in intestines for alonger time. so water is absorbed, stools become dry .
Management of constipation needs lifestyle changes,& mild laxatives suggested by your Doctor.
* take food with high fibers- veges,salads,fruits ( with skins), cereals& legumes, pulses with skin,in natural form.
* drink lot of water. abour 10 to 12 glasses in a day.
* light exercises daily,
*A glass of hot milk with a tea spoon of clarified butter at bed time helps.
* figs/dates are natural stool softners.
Thank you.
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