{"title":"Constipation","description":"\u003cp\u003eLaxatives and gentle relief for constipation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"movicol-ease-citrus-oral-solution-sachets","title":"Movicol Ease Citrus Oral Solution Sachets - 10 Sachets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Movicol Ease Citrus\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEffective relief from constipation, in a lower-volume sachet that goes down far more easily than the originals. Movicol's macrogol works by holding water in the stool — softening it and restoring a normal, comfortable movement rather than forcing the bowel to contract. Lemon and lime flavour, 10 sachets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy osmotic beats stimulant for most people\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStimulant laxatives make the bowel squeeze; macrogols simply make the stool soft enough to pass. That's gentler, more predictable, and suitable for longer use under advice — which is why macrogols are first-line in most constipation guidance rather than the traditional stimulants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDissolve each sachet in water as directed and drink. Effects usually take a day or two — constipation relief is a slower, kinder process than people expect. Keep fluid intake up throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlongside it, the boring advice genuinely works: more fibre, more water, more movement. Constipation with severe pain, vomiting, bleeding, or a sudden unexplained change in bowel habit needs a GP rather than a laxative.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Movicol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730082111875,"sku":"4348694","price":5.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/prd-front-856183-195x195.avif?v=1787059845"},{"product_id":"dulcolax-adult-5mg-gr-tablets","title":"Dulcolax Adult 5mg Gastro-resistant Tablets - 20 Tablets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Dulcolax Adult 5mg Tablets\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDulcolax is the overnight constipation answer: bisacodyl 5mg in a gastro-resistant tablet that passes the stomach untouched and stimulates the bowel where it matters — taken at bedtime, it works in 6–12 hours for morning relief. Effective short-term relief from occasional constipation, 20 tablets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow a stimulant laxative works\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBisacodyl nudges the bowel muscle back into action and draws water into the stool — direct treatment for a system that's stalled, rather than bulking agents that need days. The gastro-resistant coating is why the tablet must be swallowed whole: crushed or chewed, it releases too early and cramps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults: start with 1 tablet before bed — step up to 2 only if needed. Swallow whole with water; avoid milk, antacids or indigestion remedies within an hour (they break the coating early). Short-term use only: if you need it beyond a few days, that's a pharmacist conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eConstipation deserves fixing, not managing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFibre, fluids and movement fix most constipation long-term; a stimulant laxative is the reset button. As the pack itself says: it does not help with weight loss, and overuse can be harmful — chronic laxative use makes bowels lazier, not better.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dulcolax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730142306691,"sku":"0002691","price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/71tQUwVAI8L._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1785933676"},{"product_id":"care-glycerin-suppos-adult","title":"Care Glycerin Suppositories Adult 4g - 12 Suppositories","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout glycerin suppositories\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen constipation needs solving today rather than this weekend: Care's adult-size 4g glycerin suppositories relieve occasional constipation predictably, typically acting within 15 minutes to an hour. Twelve suppositories per pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy they work so fast\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOral laxatives take hours to days because they travel the long way round. A glycerin suppository works at the destination: glycerol gently stimulates the bowel and lubricates at the same time. It's the option pharmacists suggest when someone is uncomfortable \u003cem\u003enow\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMoisten the suppository with a little water and insert pointed end first, then stay still for a few minutes while it works. Adult size — for adults and children over 12. Use only when needed, not as a daily habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eConstipation that keeps returning is a diet, fluids and medicines-review conversation — several common medicines cause it. A persistent change in bowel habit, pain or bleeding needs a GP, not a stronger laxative.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Care","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730149941635,"sku":"1021369","price":2.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/61S3FhukG7L._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1788358645"},{"product_id":"fybogel-hi-fibre-lemon","title":"Fybogel Hi-Fibre Lemon - 10 Sachets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Fybogel Hi-Fibre Lemon\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFibre where a British diet usually falls short: each Fybogel sachet delivers 3.5g of ispaghula husk, a natural bulk-forming fibre that gently relieves constipation by adding softness and bulk to stools. Lemon flavour, 10 sachets — the pharmacy staple for getting things moving without harshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBulk-forming, which means gentle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIspaghula absorbs water and swells, making stools softer and easier to pass — essentially doing what dietary fibre does, more reliably. It suits ongoing use where stimulants don't, and it's often recommended for IBS-related constipation too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStir a sachet into a glass of water and drink straight away — don't let it stand and thicken. Take with plenty of fluid, and not immediately before bed. Effects build over 2–3 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFluid matters: bulk-forming fibre needs water to work and can make things worse without it. Not suitable if you have difficulty swallowing or a suspected bowel obstruction — and sudden changes in bowel habit deserve a GP first.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fybogel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730168324483,"sku":"3344876","price":5.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/prd-front-348631-600x600.webp?v=1787059933"},{"product_id":"bells-liquid-paraffin-150ml-1071489","title":"Bell's Liquid Paraffin BP Oral Solution for Constipation - 150ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Bell's Liquid Paraffin\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lubricant laxative: liquid paraffin BP coats the stool and the bowel wall so hard, dry motions soften and slide through with less straining, without stimulating the bowel or drawing in water the way other laxatives do. For the temporary relief of constipation in adults and children over 3. 150ml, pharmacy-only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy a lubricant laxative\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStimulant laxatives cramp; osmotic laxatives bloat. Liquid paraffin does neither, which is why it's still used when straining has to be avoided, after piles or a fissure, for instance. The trade-off is that it's strictly a short-term measure: taken regularly it interferes with vitamin absorption and can leak from the back passage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults and children over 12: 10ml to 30ml. Children 3 to 12: 5ml to 20ml. One dose at bedtime, taken sitting or standing, not lying down, and not immediately before sleep. Not for children under 3. Use for a few days at most; if you're still constipated after a week, see a pharmacist or GP.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eInhaling liquid paraffin can damage the lungs, which is why it's never taken lying down or given to very young children. Leave two hours either side of other medicines. Fibre, fluids and movement are the long-term answer. Constipation with bleeding, severe pain, vomiting or weight loss needs a GP. Pharmacist-reviewed before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bells","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58052472996227,"sku":"1071489","price":4.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/s-l1600_7f99cde8-1c58-4376-aa23-f8b44a0c838e.webp?v=1788957357"},{"product_id":"senokot-max-24s-24-pack-4153672","title":"Senokot Max Strength Senna 15mg Tablets 12 Years Plus - 24 Tablets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Senokot Max Strength\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSenokot's strongest tablet: senna fruit standardised to 15mg of sennosides — double the standard Senokot — a clinically proven medicine for the short-term relief of occasional constipation. One tablet at night, relief by morning. For adults and children over 12. The 24-tablet pack — the single-user size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho the 24 pack suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor one adult who's occasionally caught out — travel, a change of diet, a course of medication that slows things down — 24 tablets used two or three times a week when needed lasts a long while. It's the size to keep at home for the odd bad week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults, the elderly and children over 12: one tablet at night, swallowed with water. It typically works in 8–12 hours. Usually two or three doses across a week are enough — don't use it for more than a week without advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSenna does not help with weight loss and overuse can be harmful — the pack says both in plain words. Constipation that keeps returning is a fibre, fluids and medicines-review conversation; persistent change in bowel habit, pain or bleeding needs a GP. The questionnaire and pharmacist check are there to make sure a stimulant laxative is the right answer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Senokot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58052519330179,"sku":"4153672","price":5.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/5011417579015_T1__31231.webp?v=1788370514"},{"product_id":"senokot-max-48s-48-pack-4153680","title":"Senokot Max Strength Senna 15mg Tablets 12 Years Plus - 48 Tablets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Senokot Max Strength\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSenokot's strongest tablet: senna fruit standardised to 15mg of sennosides — double the standard Senokot — a clinically proven medicine for the short-term relief of occasional constipation. One tablet at night, relief by morning. For adults and children over 12. The 48-tablet pack is limited to one per order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho the 48 pack suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause senna is a short-term medicine, a big pack isn't for daily use — it's for households where more than one person occasionally needs it, or for keeping a supply in the cupboard across the year. One per order keeps supply in line with the one-week rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults, the elderly and children over 12: one tablet at night, swallowed with water. It typically works in 8–12 hours. Usually two or three doses across a week are enough — don't use it for more than a week without advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSenna does not help with weight loss and overuse can be harmful — the pack says both in plain words. Constipation that keeps returning is a fibre, fluids and medicines-review conversation; persistent change in bowel habit, pain or bleeding needs a GP. The questionnaire and pharmacist check are there to make sure a stimulant laxative is the right answer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Senokot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58052519362947,"sku":"4153680","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/5011417579053_T1__71415.webp?v=1788370415"},{"product_id":"fybogel-mebeverine-10-pack-282608","title":"Fybogel Mebeverine Ispaghula Husk \u0026 Mebeverine IBS Sachets Orange - 10 Sachets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Fybogel Mebeverine\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo IBS treatments in one orange-flavoured sachet: mebeverine, the antispasmodic that targets the source of IBS pain and cramping, and ispaghula husk, the gentle bulk-forming fibre that restores and maintains bowel regularity. For the IBS that swings between pain, bloating and an unpredictable bowel. 10 sachets, pharmacist-checked.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the combination\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMebeverine relaxes the gut muscle spasm behind the cramping; ispaghula normalises the stool whether the problem is constipation or looseness. Together they cover the two things IBS sufferers complain of most — and because the fibre is taken as a drink before meals, the mebeverine arrives exactly when the gut is about to be provoked.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults and children over 12: stir one sachet into a full glass of cold water and drink straight away, morning and evening, about 30 minutes before a meal. Follow with more water. Never take it dry, and not just before bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor IBS a doctor has diagnosed. New gut symptoms after 40, blood in the stool, unexplained weight loss, fever or persistent vomiting need a GP before any self-treatment. Not with a bowel obstruction or swallowing difficulty; leave two hours either side of other medicines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fybogel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58052535124355,"sku":"0282608","price":15.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/Fybogel-Sachets-_28Mebeverine_29__00437__52980.jpg?v=1788372516"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.stockmymedicine.co.uk\/collections\/constipation.oembed","provider":"StockMyMedicine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}