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The management of constipation
Corporate AuthorNational Prescribing Centre - NPC, NHS
Journal titleMeReC Bulletin, vol 14, no 6, July 2004
PublisherNational Prescribing Centre - NPC, Liverpool, July 2004
Pagespp 21-24
SourceThe National Prescribing Centre, The Infirmary, 70 Pembroke Place, Liverpool L69 3GF. http://www.npc.nhs.uk
KeywordsConstipation ; Medical care ; Drugs.
AnnotationConstipation is more common in women than men and increases with age, reflecting changes in mobility, diet or fluid intake. This Bulletin provides a general overview of the management of constipation, including advice on the use of laxatives. (KJ/RH).
Accession NumberCPA-040810204 P
ClassmarkCMC: LK: LLD *

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