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My 2.7year daughter having problem in passing stool. Normally she passes stool in 3-4 days but with the help of glycerine support. When we use to give her lexopeg kid she easily passes stool daily. But giving lexopeg regularly is it ok or we should do some tests??
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It’s harmless But you should know to taper it slowly over 4-6 weeks
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