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Took a liter of salt water enema and nothing came out, no bm for 3 days now, having pain from hemorrhoids, what's the best stool softerner? dulcolax?
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Miralax (polyethylene glycol): or polyethylene glycol is a powder that when mixed with water forms a colorless, odorless, tasteless solution that will soften your bowel movement. Take 1 capful twice daily for the first day to get things moving then 1 capful daily for as long as you need your stools softened. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!
Answered 12/30/2017
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