Upset stomach, nausea, soft stools, or headache may occur.

The appropriate amount of cascara is the smallest dose that is needed to maintain soft stools.

The goal is to have 2-3 soft stools each day.

Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy (i.e., the number of soft stools each day).

Drinking 6 to 8 glasses of water everyday can prevent some uncomfortable symptoms by making the stool soft and bulky.

One way to prevent the straining that can lead to hemorrhoids is to ensure softer stools.

A regular bowel training programme has to be implemented so that the child learns to pass a normal soft stool.

While drinking more liquids does not cure constipation, added fluids help keep the stool soft and easy to pass.

This definition excludes the baby who has soft, easy-to-pass stools once a week, even if he seems to strain a lot in the process.

Take only the amount of bark needed to produce a soft stool.