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Dulcolax paediatric suppository
Can i give dulcolax paediatric suppository 5mg to my 18 month old child she is suffering from Constipitation for last 9 days has no stool at all the weight of the baby is 10 kg
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Pls note if there is no distension and tenderness in abdomen then u can give suppossitory.
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consult with pediatric gastroenterologist for so long constipation.
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Dr. Kushang Mod
General Physician
12 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
If no abdomen distension, vomiting and stool is not hard.. no need give it.
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Give plenty of liquids and banana and pappaya, also curd or buttermilk more
give top milk 200-400ml per day not more than that.
don't give biscuits, maida, packed food.
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