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I have hard stool, is polythene glycol 3350 a good substitute for colace (docusate sodium) if you don't have it?
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Constipation: Yes th e compound sited can be very effective, no major side effects adequate water must be consumed. 17 gram in 8 ounces of fluid.
Answered 10/24/2013
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