foods that draw water into the bowel
In this case, youâre better off emptying your bowels regularly rather than worrying.â. The best bet for most people is a laxative containing polyethylene glycol (macrogol), which is found in products such as Movicol and Dulcobalance. These draw water into the bowel and are safe to take once a day. âAndrews Salts (available from pharmacies) is a magnesium form of laxative which works in the same way,â says Dr Peter Fairclough, a consultant gastroenterologist at the London Clinic.