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Will milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) soften my hard stool?
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No: But it may stimulate bowel activity to get the stool moving again. Before using any laxative you need to be sure you do not have an obstruction or perforation of the bowel as those should be managed by a physician.
Answered 12/16/2020
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