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Is Dulcolax Advisable For An Infant With Severe Constipation?
Hi good day! I have a 1 yr and 2 mos baby who s having a hard time pooping its been 3days now. She cries everytime she wants to poo but it just wouldn t come out since its hard. Im quite alarmed now since its been 3 days and it might be toxic for her body im not sure. i bought dulcolax 5mg suppository for children is this safe for her? Should i use it to her?
Thu, 18 Jun 2020
Hello,
If she has been constipated for 3 days now, that is quite normal depending on foods / drinks he consumes. That's normal as babies are still learning new tastes, and enjoy some more than others.
Nothing toxic will happen to her even if she will be up to 7 days without bowel movement (unless there is any bowel narrowing problem). Otherwise, just give gentle fiber syrup containing prunes or figs extract. The dulcolax suppository I do not recommend for 3 days constipation but when your baby will be 5 or more days constipated. I usually recommend gentle baby anal enema solution.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
If she has been constipated for 3 days now, that is quite normal depending on foods / drinks he consumes. That's normal as babies are still learning new tastes, and enjoy some more than others.
Nothing toxic will happen to her even if she will be up to 7 days without bowel movement (unless there is any bowel narrowing problem). Otherwise, just give gentle fiber syrup containing prunes or figs extract. The dulcolax suppository I do not recommend for 3 days constipation but when your baby will be 5 or more days constipated. I usually recommend gentle baby anal enema solution.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
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