Duphalac User Reviews & Ratings
Duphalac has an average rating of 3.5 out of 10 from a total of 4 reviews on Drugs.com. 25% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 75% reported a negative experience.
| Condition | Avg. Rating | Reviews | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constipation, Acute | 2 reviews for Constipation, Acute | 38 medications | |
| Constipation, Chronic | 2 reviews for Constipation, Chronic | 27 medications |
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- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 30, 2021
For Constipation, Chronic "I was struggling to pass bowel motions, so I decided to seek advice from a pharmacy. They asked what medication I was on. I informed them that I took Gliclazide for diabetes and Allopurinol for gout. They recommended Duphalac. I have the following observations and advice. The leaflet recommended a dose of 15 - 45 ml. I chose 15 ml. Within two hours, I had a hypoglycemic episode and bowel motions that lasted over an hour, on and off. There was no warning of that possibility. Also, I noted that the plastic bottle container cap was not childproof! I do not recommend this product. AVOID."
- Anu...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 19, 2019
For Constipation, Acute "I used this Duphalac syrup, but I can say that it's the worst medicine I have seen ever in my life and has not even a single percent of laxative effect. In fact, it had the opposite effect, it will even increase the hardness of stool. If I had an option to rate this medicine, I would have rated it negatively. Such a waste of a company and product. I would request to don’t buy this medicine at any chance. Rating: -10, the worst."
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- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 10, 2025
For Constipation, Chronic "Today in the morning I had a hard constipation, and the bowel movement was stuck. I can't explain how much pain I was in. It hurt a lot. I drank water and ate broccoli and carrot, then the bowel movement worked with difficulty, but in the evening I went to a medical store, and I was recommended Duphalac. When I drank it, then within one hour I was able to pass stool with ease. I got a wonderful experience, and I had bowel movement three times today without any problem. I am feeling okay now."
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For Constipation, Acute "The worst medication I have ever taken. Not only does it not work, it makes everything 10x worse. Painful gas and flatulence at an unprecedented level. Took it to deal with constipation post-surgery, and it made the surgery pain so much worse. Useless!"