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Colic and laxative drops

May 13, 2020 | 20,00 EUR | answered by Dr. med. Frauke Gehring

Good evening,

I, female, 25, suffer from chronic constipation and experience slowly developing intestinal colic around 2-3 times a year, like today. Usually, they disappear after two days. I use laxoberal drops every 7-10 days and would actually need to take them again today. My question to you: can I take the drops despite the colic, or is it dangerous, etc.? It could also be that the pain improves after a bowel movement.

Thank you in advance.
Kind regards,
C. Schäfer

Dr. med. Frauke Gehring

Good evening,

It is not dangerous to take Laxoberal now, but it could exacerbate the colic. That's why I advise against it. You don't "have" to take it at all, but you could also promote bowel movements with flea or flax seeds, prunes, or macrogol.

Sincerely, Dr. Gehring