Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Chronic constipation is one of the very common gastrointestinal problems faced by the people suffering from diabetes. The goal of therapy should be to ease symptoms and facilitate defecation. The primary goal of treatment is to change lifestyle by incorporating physical activity, changing diet, eating more fiber, etc. to decrease constipation. The second line of treatment is to recommend an osmotic laxative and in that category, Muvmend is one of the most frequently prescribed laxatives. Therefore, yes, Muvmend is safe to be used in diabetics.

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Muvmend is available in the form of liquid to be taken orally. For the management of constipation, it is usually, taken once a day and for the management of a liver disease, it is usually taken 3 to 4 times a day. It is important to take the quantity exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Taking higher or the lower dose may have an adverse effect, therefore, one should always be compliant with the prescription label or doctor's recommendation.

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

No, it is not recommended that you use Muvmend with other laxatives as this might lead to diarrhea and hence, severe dehydration. It is also recommended that you talk to your doctor before taking any other laxative. 

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

You might have to take Muvmend for as long as constipation or hepatic encephalopathy lasts. For constipation, your doctor might prescribe it for a week. For hepatic encephalopathy, your doctor might prescribe it for several months. It is extremely important that you take Muvmend for as long as it is prescribed your doctor. 

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, one can have an allergic reaction to Muvmend. In case you develop an allergic reaction, please stop using Muvmend and talk to your doctor immediately.