Question 1

does paracetamol make you constipated?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: It can make patients constipated in 1 to 10% of the cases but usually when it is used in IV form, not orally.

Question 2

i am badly constipated. iv taken movicol, fibrogel and a suppositorie and nothing is helping. iv been taking diclofam and paracetamol daily. due to breastfeeding my nipples are damaged and painful. i need help?

Accepted Answer

Help: For constipation:  make sure to drink plenty of water, at least 2 liters a day and eat foods with lots of fiber like pears, prunes, green leafy vegetables, drink coffee.  Try magnesium, and stool softener daily
For cracked nipples, make sure to use nipple cream liberally and make sure your baby is fully latching with entire areola in mouth.  Assistance from lactation nurse may help

Question 3

my son is 15 and he has covid symptoms. fever muscle fatigue reduced appetite. he took paracetamol for two days. and he said he's been experiencing constipation. add more fibre to diet? or paracetamol causing or his covid anxiety?

Accepted Answer

: I do not understand how you at 19 can have a son of 15. Please clarify.

Question 4

i have severe headache, nausea, fever, mild stomach pain and constipation for past two days. i took paracetamol but pain is still the same?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation:  How much paracetamol have you taken already? Although in a lot of cases it could be a viral sickness but if you are not getting better on your own then please consult a physician to discuss your symptoms in detail and that can help to formulate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

Question 5

i have bad pain in my mid abdomen that is irregular intervals. i am 1 month postpartum  and used lornoxicam, paracetamol and i am constipated. doctor has given me cimetidine and buscopan which dulled the pain only. symptoms is going on for 3 days now?

Accepted Answer

Post-partum: 1.You need to check your Blood pressure urgently.You can sill get eclampsia presenting with abdominal pain one month after delivery.2, check urine for infection-this is common postpartum and can cause epigastric pain, also constipation leads to urine infection.3. Drink Forlax satchets twice daily for constipation.Stop buscopan,this will worsen the constipation.4. Drink Iberogast drops 20 t d s.

Question 6

taking ciprofloxacin and paracetamol for an ear infection. now had bowel movement and was constipated with bright red blood. help?

Accepted Answer

Not related. : Probably use of ciprofloxacin and paracetamol and having constipation are not related. Constipation is mainly due to lack of fiber and  lack of adequate intake of water in the diet. Common to have bleeding with constipation. Try using psyllium or Metamucil and increase fibre and liquid intake. U can also take a stool softener like lactulose. If bleeding persists see ur doctor.

Question 7

does acetaminophen cause constipation?

Accepted Answer

No: It&#x27;s not an opiod, so no. When combined with opiods like hydrocodone, then hydrocodone is the drug that can cause constipation.

Question 8

is constipation a side effect of tylenol (acetaminophen) with codeine?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Codeine is probably the drug that does this, but why are you taking these two drugs?

Question 9

what are side effects of tylenol (acetaminophen) with codeine, is constipation one?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it does.: Codeine slows down the motility of the gut eventually causing constipation.

Question 10

my toddler (19m) is teething badly waking crying screaming is there anything i can give him? panadol (acetaminophen) gives him bad constipation as does neurofen

Accepted Answer

Ice & Pediatrician: Intermittent ice can be soothing if the issue is teething. It sounds like a trip to the pediatrician would be advised.

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I am badly constipated. iv taken movicol, fibrogel and a suppositorie and nothing is helping. iv been taking diclofam and paracetamol daily. due to breastfeeding my nipples are damaged and painful. i need help?

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My son is 15 and he has covid symptoms. fever muscle fatigue reduced appetite. he took paracetamol for two days. and he said he's been experiencing constipation. add more fibre to diet? or paracetamol causing or his covid anxiety?

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I have severe headache, nausea, fever, mild stomach pain and constipation for past two days. i took paracetamol but pain is still the same?

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I have bad pain in my mid abdomen that is irregular intervals. i am 1 month postpartum and used lornoxicam, paracetamol and i am constipated. doctor has given me cimetidine and buscopan which dulled the pain only. symptoms is going on for 3 days now?

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Taking ciprofloxacin and paracetamol for an ear infection. now had bowel movement and was constipated with bright red blood. help?

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Does acetaminophen cause constipation?

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Is constipation a side effect of tylenol (acetaminophen) with codeine?

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What are side effects of tylenol (acetaminophen) with codeine, is constipation one?

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My toddler (19m) is teething badly waking crying screaming is there anything i can give him? panadol (acetaminophen) gives him bad constipation as does neurofen

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