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  1. MedlinePlus Drug Information: Stool Softeners 
    https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a601113.html
    Ex-Lax Stool Softener® ... Surfak® ... Stool softeners are used on a short-term basis to relieve constipation by people who should avoid straining ... Stool softeners come as a capsule, tablet, liquid, and syrup to take by mouth. A stool softener usually ...
  2. SCN9A Neuropathic Pain Syndromes - GeneReviews® - NCBI Bookshelf 
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK1163
    ... Paroxysmal Extreme Pain Disorder ( SCN9A -PEPD) Use of stool softeners and passing stool slowly can reduce the likelihood ...
  3. Gastrointestinal Complications (PDQ®) - PDQ Cancer Information Summaries - NCBI Bookshelf 
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK65768
    ... figs, dates, and prune concentrate) with protocols using stool softeners, lactulose, and other laxatives. Results indicated lower costs, ... receive education for bowel management. Stimulant laxative plus stool softener (e.g., Senokot-S [senna 8.6 mg ...
  4. Constipation in infants and children 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003125.htm
    ... use the toilet right after eating a meal. Stool softeners (such as those containing docusate sodium) may help ... should be used only if fiber, fluids, and stool softeners do not provide enough relief. Do not give ...
  5. Blond Psyllium 
    https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/natural/866.html
    ... seed husk is used as a laxative and stool softener and to help reduce cholesterol. Psyllium seed husks ... body. Blond psyllium is commonly used as a stool softener in people with constipation and hemorrhoids. It is ...
  6. Hemorrhoids 
    https://medlineplus.gov/hemorrhoids.html
    ... foods that are high in fiber. Taking a stool softener or a fiber supplement. Drinking enough fluids every ... foods that are high in fiber Taking a stool softener or a fiber supplement Drinking enough fluids every ...
  7. ISCA1-Related Multiple Mitochondrial Dysfunctions Syndrome - GeneReviews® - NCBI Bookshelf 
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK547304
    ... hearing loss. Prevention of secondary complications: Adequate hydration, stool softeners, and laxatives may help to prevent severe constipation. ... disease, constipation can be a problem. Adequate hydration, stool softeners, and laxatives may help in avoiding severe constipation. ...
  8. Hemorrhoid surgery - series (image) 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100026_1.htm
    ... when non-surgical treatment (fiber rich diet, laxatives, stool softener, suppositories, medications, warm baths) has not provided adequate ... relieve pain may be used. To avoid straining, stool softeners will be used. Avoid any straining during bowel ...
  9. xmlmplus_topics_2024-05-11.xml 
    https://medlineplus.gov/xml/mplus_topics_2024-05-11.xml
    ... are high in fiber.</li> <li>Taking a stool softener or a fiber supplement.</li> <li>Drinking enough ... are high in fiber</li> <li>Taking a stool softener or a fiber supplement</li> <li>Drinking enough ...
  10. ISCA2-Related Mitochondrial Disorder - GeneReviews® - NCBI Bookshelf 
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK481904
    ... require ensuring adequate hydration and/or treatment with stool softeners or laxatives. Surveillance: Periodic evaluation of swallowing function ... disease, constipation can be a problem. Adequate hydration, stool softeners, and laxatives may help in avoiding severe constipation. ...
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