Constipation in infants and lactulose

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My baby is 3 months and 22 days old. Her weight is 5.7 kg. She is on fm + bm. Her fm is "similac total comfort". She is passing stool in 3-4 days which is causing discomfort and pain for her. She cries a lot. Can i give her lactolook syrup at this age?

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Dr. Amit P Ghawade

Pediatrician 15 yrs exp Pune

Kindly avoid lactulose syrup now. Have a detailed examination and assessment on teleconsultation with Paediatrician

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Dr. Shebin C E Pediatrician 10 yrs exp Kanyakumari Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Shebin C E

Pediatrician 10 yrs exp Kanyakumari

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Greetings it's not advisable to use lactulose at this age . Kindly book a consultation so that I can discuss in detail regarding this