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01/11/2025, 22:08 Medication Errors & Constipation Management
Adverse Effects & Important Patient Counseling
Contraindications
For patients who must avoid straining
Diarrhea & mild abdominal cramping to pass hard stools
Smaller doses for children <6yrs Good for pregnant (cat C)
Not with mineral oil (granulomatosis) Each dose must be taken with at least
or low therapeutic index drugs 1 cup of water to prevent throat
(facilitate absorption) irritation
Liquid preparations should be taken in
fruit juice to increase palatability
Do not use for more than 1 week
unless directed by doctor
(dependence)
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