It's definitely a stool softener, says it on the packet. It contains docusate sodium. I am familiar with Dulcolax, we have that here too. I just changed to lactulose this morning, hoping it helps.

Not taking any painkillers, as I know about the constipation issue.

That special recipe looks interesting! I have all the ingredients on hand too. Isn't it to help with regularity though? I am already pretty regular. I wonder if it would make things softer, or just make me 'go' more? Don't want to go more - even when soft it's too painful too countenance going more than once or twice a day

Thanks, Rose.

Honey