Dulcolax tablets, liquid and suppositories are designed to provide effective relief from occasional constipation and are intended for use in the short term. Dulcolax can bring relief within 6-12 hours, enabling you to feel more comfortable quickly. Fybogel granules are a popular option, formulated to relieve abdominal pain, bowel dysfunction and Irritable Bowel Syndrome and can be made into an oral suspension or a natural fibre drink to increase the amount of fibre in your stools to soften them and prevent constipation. You can talk to your doctor or pharmacist about the best options for your symptoms and find out how to prevent the problem from recurring.

Making some simple lifestyle changes can help your body digest food more effectively and prevent gastric problems from developing, as well as benefiting your general health. Eating a good, balanced diet that is high in fibre can help to prevent constipation and digestive complaints, particularly if it includes plenty of fruits and vegetables. Certain foods, such as processed or sugary foods, can make digestive problems worse and cutting these out or reducing your intake can help to prevent constipation and enable your body to digest food much more easily. It is also very important to stay well hydrated, drinking at least eight glasses of water per day. This helps to keep stools soft and ensures that your digestive system functions as well as possible.

If you are concerned about persistent constipation or problems with your digestive system, it is very important to seek medical advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Consult a doctor immediately if you notice persistent or severe abdominal pain, unintentional weight loss, vomiting or difficulty swallowing, shortness of breath chest pain or black, tarry stools. These symptoms could be indicative of problems such as peptic ulcers or gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD) and you may need further tests and treatment to resolve the situation.

Here at Gray’s totalhealth Pharmacy, we aim to support our local community with friendly, professional medical advice and support for all the family. We offer online and face-to-face services such as prescription drugs, smoking cessation and diabetes testing and we have an extensive range of health and personal care products, including hair and beauty solutions and seasonal gifts. Please pop into our Irish independently owned community Pharmacy in Castletroy, Limerick, today or order online for delivery across Ireland.