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Are Dulcolax And Regula Plus Constipation Pills Bad For The Intestine?

Hi! I have several questions I d like to ask... I ve been hearing that apple is a bad fruit and causes harm for the body, is it true? Are pills for constipation such as dulcolax and regula plus bad for the intestine? Because there is a lot of contradictions about taking them will make your intestine dependent on them or not...
Sat, 12 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Dulcolax and Regulaplus are used in case of constipation.They are not bad for intestine but should not be used for a very long time.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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Are Dulcolax And Regula Plus Constipation Pills Bad For The Intestine?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Dulcolax and Regulaplus are used in case of constipation.They are not bad for intestine but should not be used for a very long time. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi