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Regarding constipation in pregnancy
Hello..im a 16 weeks pregnant now.im getting constipation since i started my iron suppliments which was prescribed by my gynaecologist.recently i started bleeding while pooping.this is my second pregnancy,and the problem persisted in my 1st pregnancy also.then doctor gave me duphalac syrup and pilex ointment in 1st pregnancy.can i proceed with the same medication?,or do i need to consult the doctor again for the New prescription!please reply.
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Yes you can take duphalac and apply ointment
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Dr. Nidhi Sharma
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
19 yrs exp
Chennai
Take Syrup Duphalac 4 spoons at bedtime with a glass of warm water
Anovate/ Smuth/ Pilex ointment for local application three times a day before and after defecation and at bedtime
Next Steps
Take Sitz bath with 10 ml betadine in a tub of warm water for 20 minutes twice a day
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Take milk regularly
Change the iron preparation to Tablet Livogen once a day at bedtime
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Dr. Geetanjali Patil
Gynecologist
5 yrs exp
Udupi
You can take the prescribed syrup and apply ointment.
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now there is availability of iron tablets which have combination of drugs which decrease constipation.
consult online or your doctor to prescribe you for thos iron tablets
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