Occasional Constipation?
Relief
Is finally in sight!
BROOKLAX is available as
BROOKLAX Senna Laxative Chocolate Chewable Tablets OR
BROOKLAX Bisacodyl Laxative Pills (enteric coated tablets) for relief of occasional constipation
Not for use in children under 6 years.
Do not use for longer than one week.
Causes of Constipation:
Constipation means that your either have difficulty going to the toilet or that you don’t go to the toilet regularly. It is a change from your regular bowel movements.¹
Changes in diet (such as drinking less fluids or having a low-fibre diet)
Taking other medicines
that slow the bowel
Certain medical
conditions
Living a
sedentary lifestyle
sedentary lifestyle
Laxative
overuse
Behavioural issues (such as stress, resistance
to toilet training etc.)

How to prevent or relieve constipation:
Eat a Healthy Diet.
Fruits, vegetables, cereals and other foods which contain fibre are a natural laxative for the digestive tract. Eating more of these types of foods will prevent/relieve constipation.1
Drinking sufficient water can prevent and relieve constipation.
In children, constipation is quite common and is quite often also the result of dietary and behavioural issues.2
- Speak to your healthcare provider about which of your medicines could be causing constipation.
- Avoid the overuse of laxatives
- Exercise regularly
- Develop healthy toilet habits and find a way of reducing anxiety about bowel movements e.g. routine.