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I have external hemmaroid and have been using 50 ml of lactul the stool softener for the past 1 year on a nightly basis. is this harmful?
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No...: Lactulose is a safe laxative to take on a long term basis. If your hemorrhoid is symptomatic then you should have your doctor look at it.
Answered 2/25/2013
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