1707 Atlantic Avenue, Manasquan NJ 08736
Office: (732)528-0760
Billing: (732)528-0929
Fax: (732)528-0764

Useful Information - Bowel Regimen

Your medical condition and/or narcotic pain medications may cause severe constipation. The following is a guideline for a bowel regimen you may follow. You may modify this as circumstances dictate. Please click here to download and print this information

DAILY

Pericolace 1-2capsules three times a day

PLUS:

Milk of Magnesia (MOM) 2 tablespoons 1-2 times/day (morning and/or bedtime)

PLUS:

Senokot 2tablets 1-2 times/day (morning and/or bedtime)

PLUS:

Bran, fruit, Metamucil and drink plenty of fluids (2-4 quarts/day)

IF NO BOWEL MOVEMENT IN 48 HOURS ADD

Lactulose (chronulac 10 gms/15cc) 30cc orally 1-2 times/day (morning and/or bedtime)
Dulcolax suppository 1-2 times/day (morning and/or bedtime)

IF NO BOWEL MOVEMENT IN 72 HOURS

Fleets Enema (follow directions on package)

IF STILL NO BOWEL MOVEMENTS CALL OFFICE AT 732-528-0760.