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Suggest Treatment For Constipation And Sleep Disturbances In A Child While On Stilnox

Posted on Mon, 11 Jul 2016

Question: My daughter has spms and has acute bowel and sleep issues! Help please, we have tried softener polyethylene glycol. Help

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Stilnox can be used for sleep

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

I am Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist, and would try my best to help you.

For sleep disturbance, she can be given Stilnox (zolpidem sustained release) tablets.

For constipation, she can be given Cremaffin or Lactulose syrup.

I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.

Wishing you good health,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (9 minutes later)

Are these prescription things? Where can I get them?

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
These are prescription drugs

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.

These are prescription drugs, especially the one for the sleep (Stilnox). These can be prescribed by your GP/family physician.

Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar