You may find that you’re able to pass stool within 30 minutes to 6 hours after taking the osmotic laxative or stool softener.
Avoid taking mineral oil more than once a day or if you’ve just taken a stool softener. Taking mineral oil for more than a few days can prevent your body from properly absorbing vitamins.
Avoid taking more than 1 Epsom salt laxative in a day because you can overdose on magnesium.
You should only take 1 dose of stimulant laxatives a day and don’t use them for more than a day or two in a row. Always try other constipation therapies before reaching for the stimulant laxative. Stimulant laxatives can cause dehydration and dependence if you use them too frequently.
It takes around 10 to 45 minutes for a suppository to work. Try to make yourself comfortable and stay close to a toilet. Because suppositories are so effective, you shouldn’t take more than 1 a day.
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Legumes, such as lentils, black beans, kidney beans, soybeans, and chickpeas, are also great sources of fiber.
Purchase fiber supplements in capsule or powder form.
Chips or fried foods Processed food, such as fast food or frozen meals Meat, especially sausages or hot dogs Dairy White bread and pasta
Drinking warm water and clear soups can also help to fight constipation and keep you hydrated.
Choose juices that don’t have added sugars or sweeteners.
If you prefer, drink decaffeinated coffee for the same effect on your bowels.
It usually takes between 6 and 8 hours for the tea to take effect.
