Anyone who has ever suffered from constipation knows how it can interfere with your whole life. It can make you feel uncomfortable and bloated; it can even have an effect on our emotions. A balanced diet, regular exercise and reduced stress can help to prevent constipation. (For more information about this, please see the section named "Avoiding Constipation" in this website.)

However, if you find that your problem with constipation keeps returning, or is accompanied by other symptoms such as painful cramps or traces of blood or mucus on your stools, please visit your doctor.

Effective laxatives are clinically proven to provide relief from constipation. Dulcolax® is one of the world’s most trusted laxatives, offering millions of constipation sufferers around the world gentle, yet effective overnight relief from constipation by stimulating the natural movement of the bowels.
This section examines the advantages and disadvantages of the four main types of laxatives.