ABOUT 30% of consumers turn to
fibre for the treatment of existing
constipation, according to research
commissioned by Dulcolax.
That’s despite clinical guidelines
which recommend that fibre should
be used primarily as a preventive
agent rather than as a treatment
for acute episodes.
And with four out of five
Australians using the internet to
search for health information,
there’s a strong role for pharmacists
to provide trusted advice about
best-practice constipation
management, according to Prof
Terry Bolin of the Gut Foundation.
“Fibre is an important
preventative measure for
constipation but for people who
need additional assistance in
dealing with the problem, sensible
use of stimulant laxatives in the
recommended dose is unlikely
to cause harm and can greatly
improve quality of life,” he said.The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 20 Jun 13 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 20 Jun 13
THE role and significance of community pharmacy in regional areas was a key focus of discussion for the Nationals leader David Littleproud during last week’s visit to Orana Mall Pharmacy as part of a regional tour.
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