Myths and Facts

01

Myth


All laxatives taste bad

Effecol 3350 has a pleasant taste of orange and Effecol Junior is tasteless and odourless

02

Myth


Laxatives cause gas

Effecol 3350 normalizes bowel movement without causing gas

03

Myth


After you take a laxative, stay near toilet facilities until it acts.

It depends on the type of laxative you are taking. Effecol 3350 naturally regulates bowel movement without causing urgency

04

Myth


Laxatives are addictive

Excessive or extensive use of some laxatives may be addictive. Effecol 3350 is not addictive and does not require progressively increased dosage

05

Myth


Laxatives provoke loss of electrolytes and dehydration

Effecol 3350 has an iso-osmotic effect, it draws water from its surrounding area to the bowel. For this reason it does not provoke electrolyte loss

06

Myth


Having constipation means that you must increase your fiber intake

Increased fibre intake in your diet may help. However, chronic constipation may be related to an underlying medical condition. If your symptoms persist for longer than 2 weeks you must visit your doctor

07

Myth


A person should go to the toilet every day

Normal bowel movement varies from person to person. Some visit the toilet three times a day and some three times a week. Constipation is when you have fewer than three bowel movements a week.

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Myth


It’s all right if you delay toilet time

Ignoring your need when it presents itself may cause discomfort and intensify your constipation