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If stools are small, round, hard and infrequent, will docusate help regulate bowels and ease feeling of constipation?
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Stool softeners: Ducosate is a stool softener. It will not regulate bowel movements. Try to increase your fiber intake along with water. You should take 6-8 glasses of water daily. If this does not work, try a gentile laxative such as miralax (polyethylene glycol). Avoid irritants like senna; as they can cause your bowels to become habituated to them.
Answered 6/17/2014
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