HOW TO RELIEVE CONSTIPATION HOW TO RELIEVE CONSTIPATION

What is Constipation (irregularity)?

  • A condition in which your stools pass
    more slowly than usual through the
    bowels (intestines).
  • This usually occurs when too much water is removed from the stools and they become hardened, making it difficult to have bowel movements.

What Causes Constipation?

Many people experience constipation due
to a change in diet or dehydration. However,
it can also be caused by:

  • A lack of sufficient fiber in the diet
  • An illness or pregnancy
  • A lack of physical activity
  • Over-the-Counter medications such as cough syrups, sedatives, and antacids
  • Commonly prescribed medications for cholesterol, depression and cancer

How to Relieve Constipation?

To relieve constipation, doctors often recommend a safe, gentle overnight laxative like Phillips’® Milk of Magnesia.

Phillips’® Milk of Magnesia:

  • Works with your body’s natural processes by drawing water into the bowel from the surrounding
    tissues to provide a soft stool
  • Is safe and effective for both adults and children over 6 years of age

Always follow dosage recommendations and directions provided on the label.