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Constipation

What causes constipation?

Treating constipation and the best colon cleansing products

Useful Tips on colon cleansing and bowel cleansing

Constipation is a condition in which a person experiences a change in normal bowel habits, characterised by a decrease in frequency and/or passage of hard, dry stools. Constipation can also refer to difficult defecation or to sluggish action of the bowels. The most common cause of constipation is dietary. However, constipation may be a component of irritable bowel syndrome or other conditions ranging from drug side effects to physical immobility. Serious diseases, including colon cancer, may sometimes first appear as bowel blockage leading to acute constipation. Symptoms of constipation include infrequent stools, hard stools, and excessive straining to move the bowels. Frequency of bowel movements and severity of symptoms may vary from person to person.
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Senokot

For over 45 years, families like yours have relied on the Natural Vegetable Laxative Ingredient in Senokot to provide overnight relief from their occasional constipation. They choose Senokot Laxative Products because they know they work gently: it's the senna laxative ingredient that's been documented in over 8,000 patients and over 50 clinical studies.

Dulcolax

Being constipated often means feeling uncomfortable, bloated and unable to relax.Dulcolax's active ingredient right where it's needed. Chemist Direct offer the full Dulcolax product range at low prices, with free UK delivery on orders over £40. 

Fybogel

Fybogel High-Fibre Supplement is an easy-to-use and pleasant - tasting way to increase the fibre in your diet, helping your digestive system work more efficiently and gently relieving constipation without straining, discomfort or unnatural urgency, helping to restore and maintain regularity.

Ex-Lax

Excellent mornings guaranteed by Ex-lax. The Ex-lax brand is an expert in gentle, dependable overnight relief. Ex-lax is a stimulant laxative containing senna, which comes from plant leaves. Chemist Direct offer the full Ex Lax product range at low pricfes, with free UK delivery on orders over £40.

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Lactulose Solution 300ml

Lactulose solution is a natural laxative that regulates the bowel gently and is used for the treatment of constipation, including chronic or habitual constipation.

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Dulcolax Suppositories For Children 5mg

Dulcolax Suppositories for Children are a stimulant laxative that act directly on the bowels, stimulating the bowel muscles to cause a bowel movement.

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