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Suggest Remedy For Bloating And Constipation

Hi I have been taking Flucloxacillin sodium 500mg 4 times a day for 2 days i have suddenly gone(with previous irritable bowel)constipated for 2 days with no bowel movement,I used to go about twice a day. Should I take stool softeners or senna? I also get bloating wind and abdominal cramps for about an hour after taking Fluclox Thanks
Thu, 20 Oct 2016
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Hello,

I understand your concern. Although rare, constipation is a side effect of Flucloxacillin. A stool softener is as effective as senna, so using either or a combination of both is the reasonable thing to do for short term use. If that brings relief and you think you can complete the Fluclox course, then by all means, go ahead. But if despite using a laxative for the duration of the antibiotic course you continue to experience cramps and constipation then I would advise you to discontinue the Fluclox and ask your doctor you give you a prescription for an antibiotic alternative.

Wishing you good health and all the best.
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Suggest Remedy For Bloating And Constipation

Hello, I understand your concern. Although rare, constipation is a side effect of Flucloxacillin. A stool softener is as effective as senna, so using either or a combination of both is the reasonable thing to do for short term use. If that brings relief and you think you can complete the Fluclox course, then by all means, go ahead. But if despite using a laxative for the duration of the antibiotic course you continue to experience cramps and constipation then I would advise you to discontinue the Fluclox and ask your doctor you give you a prescription for an antibiotic alternative. Wishing you good health and all the best.