Any patient prescribed opioids should also be given a stool softener (milk of magnesia or docusate sodium) and a stimulant laxative (such as senna or bisacodyl ... whether the drug is correct ...
Senna concentrate (as sennosides 8.6mg), docusate sodium 50mg; tabs; sugar-free. <2yrs: individualize. 2–6yrs: ½ tab once daily; max 1 tab twice daily. 6–12yrs: 1 tab once daily; max 2 tabs ...