Movicol/cosmocol help

[Rockyroo19]

I seriously can't drink this awful stuff. I have tried mixing it with all sorts. Can anyone recommend a tablet form stool softener please?

[Bennix]

Ducolax tablets or it's generic works for me. You need to test which dosage works for you; the recommended is 1-3. I have settled on 2 and 5 to 6 hours later, one good squeeze and it all comes out. No more bleeding, tearing, exhaustion. If I have not been for a few days due to traveling, meetings, time critical deadlines, etc., and I feel compacted, I use 3 tablets and a Ducolax suppository. The suppository takes care of the lower portion, which will usually come out in 30-40 mins, but the longer you can hold it, the easier it becomes, and what's left, up to 24hrs.

[Maggiella]

I think it's Dulcoease I use, I can't tolerate any of the senna or physilium type meds as they give me pain! I remember I used to have Lactulose on prescription a liquid but only a teaspoon or so at a time.

[Betty30]

I agree with both Bennix and Maggiella.... Those are both good products (including the generic!) I would also add that if you eat a lot of meat...this can have a tendency to form hard stools (maybe not in everyone) ... and make sure you drink plenty of water. Good luck!

[fodmap-er in reply to Betty30]

I agree - stop eating meat. I use a tablespoon of ground flax/linseed with every meal, start every day with lots of fresh fruit(2 or 3 apples, grapes anything I can, lots of water, herb and fruit teas. NO sugar, no salt, no animal flesh or animal products, no grains and no legumes, and no alcohol. If I get anywhere close to feeling a bit blocked (probs because I weakened and had a bit of bread) I have psyllium husk in water - never drugs - much of this we can take control of if we have the info to do it

[IBSLori]

I prefer to try more natural options. Psyllium is highly recommended for those with IBS. Also flax seed. Taking magnesium seems to help not only with regularity, but sleep.

[fodmap-er in reply to IBSLori]

I agree. I use a tablespoon of ground flax/linseed with every meal, start every day with lots of fresh fruit(2 or 3 apples, grapes anything I can, lots of water, herb and fruit teas. NO sugar, no salt, no animal flesh or animal products, no grains and no legumes, and no alcohol. If I get anywhere close to feeling a bit blocked (probs because I weakened and had a bit of bread) I have psyllium husk in water - never drugs - much of this we can take control of if we have the info to do it

[BabsyWabsy]

Hi Rockyroo,

You could try the generic over the counter medicine Bisocodyl tablets from the pharmacy counter.

[dillon]

I was prescribed prucalopride a simple tablet taken daily this helps and much better than anything else suggested by doctors....... good luck