Use Of Softovac

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I am using softovac (bowel regulator) daily night 1 spoon, are there any side effects of forming stones in pancreas etc?

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Softovac is a laxative that contains:

cassia fistula 0.5 gm, fennel , ispaghula 2 gm, liquorice 0.25 gm, senna 0.75 gm


WIth those ingredients, it is a supplement, rather than a medication and the side effect profiles are not studied for it.

The only thing regularly reported is some abdominal cramping.

However, you should know that if you use it every night for a long period of time, your body may become dependent on it and if you stop using it, you may be unable to have a bowel movement without it.



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Is there anything else I can help you with?

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Sir, thanks for the reply. As I am using 1 spoon regularly in the night from last 2 years. Last 15 days back I had a treatment for acute pancreatitis through eswl and ercp. stones in pancreatitis were removed by Doctors of Asian institute of Gastreoentorology. I am still using softovac for regular bowel. Can I continue using it , or stop using. Is there any side effects like again forming stones in pancreas by using Softovac continuously, Kindly answer

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I was not getting acomplete emptying of my bowels, and therefore I was suffering from flatulence. Since I have been using softovac I fell really well. Can I take softovac regularly, without having any side effects I have used softovac for nearly 4 months.

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hi,...i am using softovac for 1 month now i got from the thyroid doctor as i have got thyroid wat is the use of it does it make us loose weight or please let me know is it safe for me to use softovac bowel regulator

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I have been using Softovac SF for more than a year, as I had read on the bottle that this is non-habit forming, safe and has no side adverse effect. If I do not take this, I get constipated. How to get rid of this and to get bowl movement normalised? Only medicine I take daily is losar 50 for controlling high blood pressure.

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is there any adverse side effect of Softovac sf? i am using it for the purpose of stomuc cleaning. how much it is useful for the said purpose

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I am suffering from diverticular disease and I am using Softovac for the last 5 months and I feel very comfortable with the use. Without softovac, I do not pass stools. Pl tell me is it safe to use it on long term basis(I am aged 64 yrs) and what could be the side effect if any.

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my mother's age 52 years. she is having softovac from the last 1 year. is it have a laxative. As without taking it she can't go for motion. what are the side effect of this. what should she take for stool passing.

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i have a fissure-in-ano which has healed. I am using 2 teaspoons at bedtime a mixture of softovac powder -100 grams mixed with 200 grams of isabgul since the last 2 years. I want to stop as I have learnt that there are harmfull side effects of seena in softovac. Kindly advise how to get normal bowel movement without this mixture. I have tried everything possible - increasing fruits and vegetables and plenty of water- but nothing works. How can I restore the normal flora and good bacteria in my intestenal tracts to get normal bowel movement?

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I have been using softovac for 5 months till 10th March 2012 when I underwent second colonoscopy where the doctor noticed dark pigmentation inside the colon and immediately I was advised to stop softovac as it causes dark pigmentation called melanosis coli which is malignant. The pigmentation may reverse with the stoppage of softovac. Doctors worldwide agree that in all colon cancer cases melanosis coli is seen. They are not sure as to wheather colon cancer causes melanosis coli or melanosis coli (dark pigmentation inside the colon) causes cancer. Therefore, the doctors are advising against the use of softovac which contains an ingrediant Senna which gives dark pigmentation inside the colon. Therefore, I have stopped the use of softovac. I am now on Isabgul 3 tsp at a time three times daily with 8 to 10 cups of water and grated carrot, vegetables cooked, very little rice, no sweets nothing.

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Hi Navita,
I am not a doctor but a patient aged 63 yrs. Let not your mother use softovac. The trick for regular bowel movement is 8 to 10 cups of warm water daily (2 litres), Isabgul husk (plain) 3 tsp each three times daily, grated carrots three times, vegetables like beans, cabbage, half apple little of rice, no sweets, no biscuits, nothing else. Tea / Coffee mixed with milk which acts as stimulant. Walk for 30 minutes in the morning and in the evening. This is what I am doing and I am comfortable.

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i have been having Softavac, for almost 7-8 months, for bowel movement, it worked initially but not any more... i need to have lactoluse solution also.. i am uncomfortable and feel bloated specially after eating any thing now days, some times on the upper abdoman and sometimes the lower, if i pass out gas i feel better, which also i dont easily, the total feeling is of uncomfort, also lately i dont even feel much hungry.

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Hiii ... Im using softovac reg as im nt having bowel movemt .. How to get rid of dis problm ??

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How did your fissure healed..plz tel me and help.
What medicine you had??

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Problem of bowel movement since a month, started Softovac is it helpful??? What r all sude effects???

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i went through all the conversations,
i am also consuming softovac since a year now and it is made of all the natural herbs and no side effects.
i have a question though that : is softovac available in USA?

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dear sir now a days my stool is not clear so we need to suggestion from you. can u help me.?

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I am advised to take softovac for reducing my belly fat .I am 22 years and my weight is 85 ..will softovac help loose weight ..Please help
Or any other advise will be helpful please reply

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My wife is a lactating mom of 2 months old baby. She is prescribed softovac and she has taken is just one day. We observed that baby has disturbed sleep. after reading through all related forums, we feel we need to stop using softovac atleast for 2-3 days and see if our observation is relevant to intake.

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Softovac is a non habit forming substitute. So you won't be habitual to it. Even If you stop it then also you'll be able pass stool easily without any dependency.

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Re: saby (# 4) Expand Referenced Message

Can you use softavac continuously daily? Any side effects.

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My baby's age is 3 years + , she has constipation problem? Can I give her 1spoon softovac ?

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Massage :Can I take softovac powder with milk



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Re: Navita (# 8) Expand Referenced Message

I am patient of gastritis from last 6years but when I take softovac for 15 days Igot relief
So should I continue

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I am taking KABJAHAR for severe constipation and feeling better but motion gets several times in a day , so today i started to take softovac sf . Is it better for me and i am diabetic , my age is 53

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Re: Ramna (# 31) Expand Referenced Message

I'm 4weeks pregnant. .I suffered from fissure ..due to constipation. Can I take softvac..is it safe in early stage of pregnancy

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I'm 4weeks pregnant. .I suffer from fissure ..due to constipation. Can I take softvac.

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Can I buy it at any medical shop? I'd also like to know if I can take it daily at night? Thank you.

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Re: Ansuman Mishra (# 16) Expand Referenced Message

Yes, you can order it online from Amazon. {affiliate link added}

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I'm Using softovac since many years. But from last few months it's not working as well as it works before. Is there change in formula? or i have to consult doctor?

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