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Constipation

Gentle, effective relief from constipation.

Constipation

You're likely constipated if you're pooing less than three times a week, your poo is often hard or lumpy, or you're straining or in discomfort when you go. It's very common at every age, and for most people it settles with simple changes and, if needed, a short course of a laxative.

Treatments & products
Senokot Original 60 TabletsGSL Senokot Original 60 Tablets Gentle, reliable overnight relief from constipation only £7.99 View › Senna 7.5 mg TabletsGSL Senna 7.5 mg Tablets Senna 7.5 mg tablets are a herbal stimulant laxative licensed for short-term relief of... only £3.49 View › Dulcolax 5 mg Gastro-resistant TabletsGSL Dulcolax 5 mg Gastro-resistant Tablets Dulcolax 5 mg gastro-resistant tablets contain bisacodyl, a stimulant laxative licensed... only £2.49 View › Bisacodyl 5 mg Laxative TabletsP Bisacodyl 5 mg Laxative Tablets A stimulant laxative for the short-term relief of constipation only £5.99 View › Fybogel Hi-Fibre SachetsGSL Fybogel Hi-Fibre Sachets Fybogel Hi-Fibre sachets contain 3.5 g ispaghula husk, a bulk-forming fibre laxative... from £5.49 View › Dioctyl 100 mg CapsulesP Dioctyl 100 mg Capsules Dioctyl 100 mg capsules contain docusate sodium, a stool-softening laxative licensed... only £4.99 View › Movicol 13.7 g SachetsP Movicol 13.7 g Sachets Movicol 13.7 g sachets contain a macrogol 3350 compound powder for oral solution, an... from £7.99 View › Laxido Orange Sachets (Macrogol 3350)P Laxido Orange Sachets (Macrogol 3350) Laxido Orange is a macrogol 3350 compound powder for oral solution, supplied in sachets... from £5.99 View ›

Constipation — your questions, answered

Which laxative should I choose?
They work in different ways. Bulk-forming laxatives such as Fybogel add soft bulk for gentle, gradual relief. Macrogols (Movicol, Laxido) draw water into the bowel to soften poo. Stimulants such as Senokot, senna tablets or Dulcolax (bisacodyl) get a sluggish bowel moving, and Dioctyl softens hard stools. Our pharmacist can match one to your symptoms.
What can I do without medicines?
Plenty — more fibre from fruit, vegetables and wholegrains, drinking more fluids, and regular movement all help. Try to keep a routine, give yourself time on the toilet, and never ignore the urge to go. These same changes also help stop constipation coming back once it has settled.
Can I take laxatives all the time?
Laxatives are best used short term, while changes to your diet and fluids take over. If you find you regularly need them to go, don't just keep buying them — speak to our pharmacist or your GP so the cause can be looked at properly and you get the right long-term plan.
When should I see a GP about constipation?
See your GP if constipation isn't improving with treatment, you're constipated or bloated regularly, or it has gone on a long time. Get advice quickly if there's blood in your poo, you're losing weight without trying, or you feel constantly tired — those symptoms should always be checked.

Information only — always read the patient leaflet and ask our pharmacist if you're unsure. Prescription treatments are supplied only after a consultation and our pharmacist's approval.

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