Morphine And Laxatives

[jadyn]

What would be a suitable laxative for someone on long-term MSTContinus tablets at home? I've tried bisacodyl without much effect and also Laxedo. On a couple of occasions, I've found that a glass of Andrews Salts works but I'm looking for something I can take alongside the MSTContinus on a daily basis to prevent the constipation getting out of control in the first place.

Thank you.

[Peter Pedant]

I use mova col

polyethylene glycol ( PEG ) and it works quite well - if you find it works then you can get it on 'scrip

Morphine is notoriously constipating

[Buenchico]

Do you like mints? I once ate an entire pack of sugar-free mints in one go and I can assure you - from rather embarrassing experience - that they work as an extremely effective laxative!
;-)

[Jackdaw33]

Also liquorice. I love Pontefract cakes but have had to give them up for the reason Chico describes.

[Samuraisan]

Try Regucol from H&B. Bit of a drag to take, but works a treat. Start with 2 spoons morning and night and then reduce to mornings only

[Jackdaw33]

Ask your GP about Bisacodyl capsules and Senna tablets They worked well for me when I had a serious problem with it. Much easier to take than any liquid stuff too.

[237SJ]

Re: sugar free mints - it`s the sorbitol that does that.

[Jackdaw33]

Dioctyl was the name I was trying to think of. Don't know whether it's just another name for Bisacodyl, but in conjunction with Senna it works well.

[patsyann]

My Husband on the morphine tablets and has fybogel on prescription which he takes morning and evening and always takes 6 prunes with his breakfast cereal and seldom has a problem

[jadyn]

Thank you all very much for your help. I'll work through the list one by one and see what works for me!