A 29-year-old female asked:
Is it safe to take lacson syrup and senokot during pregnancy (first trimester) for relief of constipation ?
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Dr. Al Hegabanswered
Allergy and Immunology 41 years experience
Use either, not both: lacson (lactulose) is safer than senokot, during pregnancy, although relatively safe, use either with caution though, wish you a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby
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