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Suggest Medication For Constipation

Dear Doctor, my son is 3mths old now, he has constipated about 3days ago&i was advised by one of the nurse to feed him for 2oz prune/apple juice...after 2days i realize that my son had black colour poop poop& now i worry that if there is any prob with that...Looking forward to hear from you soon..Thanks in advance..
Mon, 1 Dec 2014
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hi
thank you asking HCM
with regards to color poop it may be related with the use of prune.
to avoid constipation you can use lactulose. If the color poop is still black please consult your physician.
All the best
Dr.Klerida
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Suggest Medication For Constipation

hi thank you asking HCM with regards to color poop it may be related with the use of prune. to avoid constipation you can use lactulose. If the color poop is still black please consult your physician. All the best Dr.Klerida