I used in the hospital when my bowels were not working and then about one months at home and my rehab doctor wanted me to wean myself off so I did, first every other day and then every third day. I would assume it depend on your diagnosis. In the hospital they also gave me fruit juice and milk of mag initially when my bowels were not working and my stomach was the size of a basketball. I drank three large glasses. My doctor wanted me to eat fiber and I also take Just a note, it is at Sam's Club, 2 for $24 I think was the prize. Dana
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