Fast, Gentle Relief — Including Pregnancy-Safe Options

Finding relief from constipation shouldn’t be confusing. This collection brings together psyllium husk (also called ispaghula and sometimes searched as “helium husk”), natural laxatives, stool softeners, fast-acting options, and pregnancy-safe choices — all curated by our Irish pharmacists.

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Fibre first: Psyllium/ispaghula (e.g. Fybogel, Sylliflor) to bulk and soften stools naturally.

Osmotic relief:  lactulose to draw water into stools.

Fast relief: Glycerol or bisacodyl (Dulcolax) suppositories for quick action when needed.

Gentle support: Targeted probiotics (e.g. Alflorex / Alflorex Dual Action).

Pregnancy-safe options: Fibre and lactulose are commonly used — ask our pharmacist for tailored advice.

Tips that help

Drink plenty of fluids and add fibre gradually.

Keep active; a short daily walk helps bowel regularity.

Consider a toilet footstool to improve position.

Red flags: severe pain, blood in stool, fever, unintentional weight loss, or suspected faecal impaction — please seek medical advice.

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