Rarely infant constipation is caused by an underlying condition such as hirschsprung s disease hypothyroidism or cystic fibrosis.
Glycerin suppository for infant constipation.
Don t use mineral oil stimulant laxatives or enemas to treat infant constipation.
Glycerin suppositories is one of the many treatment options for constipation.
2 to 3 g rectally once.
Sometimes a child may try to hold the stool in because of previous pain when going to the toilet.
If you have an allergy to glycerin or any other part of the drug.
If your baby is struggling it s been a few days since his or her last bowel movement and dietary changes haven t been effective it might help to place an infant glycerin suppository into your baby s anus.
2 3 g rectally once 6 years or older.
How to use glycerin infant suppository this product is for rectal use only.
Constipation can also make a child feel quite poorly.
Usual pediatric dose for constipation.
However glycerin suppositories are only meant for occasional use.
5 6 g rectally once suppositories.
1 to 1 7 g rectally once.
Any part of this medicine glycerin suppositories.
2 to less than 6 years.
5 6 g rectally once suppositories.
Glycerin suppositories for infants provide an effective way to relieve constipation.
This method of treatment involves inserting the medication through the rectum area to promote bowel movement.
If you are allergic to this medicine glycerin suppositories.
Hyperosmotic laxatives should be used infrequently in single doses.
It is used to treat constipation.
Glycerin suppositories are used to stimulate emptying of the bowels and provide rapid relief from constipation.
Constipation is best treated by drinking plenty of fluids eating foods high in fiber and exercising regularly.