treatment of acute constipation

Last reviewed 01/2018

The following treatments are effective but should only be used for a short period:

  • the faeces are hard and impacted:
    • first choice:
      • senna
      • docusate
    • second choice:
    • micro-enemas or phosphate enemas

  • the faeces are soft:
    • senna
    • glycerol suppositories