Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS

Take Smuth Oral Suspension 1-2 times in a day or as advised by your doctor. Smuth Oral Suspension should be taken without food because the presence of food might affect the absorption of this drug from the stomach. Drink plenty of fluids while taking this drug to stay well hydrated.

Dr. MBBS

No, Smuth Oral Suspension is a prescription drug, so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS

Yes, Smuth Oral Suspension might be taken for fecal impaction. Scientific studies have found that Smuth Oral Suspension is useful in fecal impaction when used along with polyethylene glycol (PEG). Since it is a prescription drug you are advised to consult with your doctor first before taking Smuth Oral Suspension for fecal impaction by yourself.

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS

Smuth Oral Suspension contains sodium picosulfate which is a stimulant laxative. It works by directly acting on the intestines which result in increased peristalsis movement. It also softens the stools by drawing water into the bowel from the intestinal lumen. In this way Smuth Oral Suspension promotes the easier evacuation of the bowels which provides relief to the patient from constipation.

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS

Yes, a diabetic patient can take Smuth Oral Suspension. It is used to provide relief from chronic constipation in patients who had diabetes mellitus if other drugs such as psyllium husk (Isabgol), lactulose are ineffective in treating constipation.​