Managing constipation when taking pain medicines

such as Panadeine Forte® and encourage bowel movements. If you can, Codapane Forte®. Examples of opioid medicines for more severe chronic pain include: • oxycodone (eg Oxycontin®) • fentanyl (eg Durogesic®) • morphine (eg MS Contin®). Ask your doctor about laxatives When taking an opioid medicine, laxatives may be needed to increase the

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