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Indication
Constipation - restricted to constipation in terminally ill patients of all ages
RAG rating
Green
Document type
Decision document
Place
Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB
Output type
Pharmacy / Prescribing

Co-danthramer

Urine may be coloured red; avoid prolonged contact with skin (as in incontinent patients) since irritation and excoriation may occur - see SPC for further details
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