Can Dulcoflax be given frequently for constipation in an infant?
Patient: Hi, My lo is 55days old. And he doesn t pass his stool for 5days n then my grandma uses external remedy of inserting in anus for passing the stool. Then again from next day he will not pass his stool.. Its been continuing for past 2 weeks.. My lo is exclusively only on mother s feed... Let me know whether it is safe to use Dulcoflax or any other external remedy for babies so frequently? Doctor: Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.treating constipation in such small babies ahould be managed by simple changes to your child’s diet and potty training can help treat constipation. You may notice a difference within a few days. Sometimes it takes a few weeks before their symptoms improve. Make changes to your child’s diet Give your baby extra water between their normal feeds if they haven’t started to eat solid food yet. If you’re using formula milk, don’t add more water to the mixture. Try gently moving your baby’s legs in a bicycling motion or carefully massaging their tummy to help stimulate their bowels. Give older children plenty of fluids and encourage them to eat fruit. Chop or puree it if it’s easier for them to eat. The best fruits for constipation include apples, grapes, pears and strawberries. Don’t force your child to eat as this can make mealtimes stressfulI hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.