Additional liquid would be helpful. Two tablets, one to four times a day. Each dose should be followed by eight ounces of liquid. One tablespoon, one to three times daily mixed in eight ounces of juice or water. Stool softeners usually act within 24-48 hours.
Consistent use is recommended to achieve the most benefit.
As with bulk formers, stool softeners are non-habit forming. One pill every morning and evening. One pill every morning. One ounce every evening. This may be increased to one ounce morning and evening, if necessary.