... may not work as well if taken at the same time as laxatives or stool softeners. ... Let your doctor know if stools are still hard after taking the medicine for ...
http://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatmentsandsideeffects/guidetocancerdrugs/docusate
... cause red stools, and iron tablets or bismuth medicines such as Pepto-Bismol ® and Kaopectate ® can cause black stools for a ... Use stool softeners. ...
http://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatmentsandsideeffects/physicalsideeffects/dealingwithsymptomsathome/caring-for-the-patient-with-cancer-at-home-blood-in-stool
... It is best to start a laxative, stool softener, or other treatment ... fluid each day can help keep your stools soft ... is a very important step -- if your stool is dry ...
http://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatmentsandsideeffects/physicalsideeffects/pain/paindiary/pain-control-opioid-pain-medicines
... can. Do not use enemas or suppositories. Use stool softeners or laxatives only after talking with your doctor or nurse. Go ...
http://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatmentsandsideeffects/physicalsideeffects/dealingwithsymptomsathome/caring-for-the-patient-with-cancer-at-home-constipation
... People taking opioid pain medicines are normally given laxatives and stool softeners to prevent constipation, which is a common side effect of ...
http://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatmentsandsideeffects/physicalsideeffects/dealingwithsymptomsathome/caring-for-the-patient-with-cancer-at-home-pain
... stool softener Search. a mild type of laxative that helps keep the stool from becoming hard, dry, and difficult to pass. See also laxative. ...
http://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancerglossary/index.aspx?letter=s
... Do not take stool softeners such as docusate calcium, docusate potassium, or docusate sodium within 2 hours of mineral oil. ...
http://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatmentsandsideeffects/guidetocancerdrugs/mineral-oil
... Blood in stool (bright red, dark red, or black stools); More than the ... Use a stool softener to avoid constipation and straining during a bowel movement. ...
http://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatmentsandsideeffects/physicalsideeffects/dealingwithsymptomsathome/caring-for-the-patient-with-cancer-at-home-blood-counts
... less active can cause your bowels to move less often and stools to become ... This may include an over-the-counter stool softener or psyllium fiber. ...
http://www.cancer.org/treatment/survivorshipduringandaftertreatment/nutritionforpeoplewithcancer/nutritionforthepersonwithcancer/nutrition-during-treatment-constipation
http://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancerglossary/index.aspx?letter=S
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