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What Does Severe Constipation Even After Gutclear Intake Indicate?

Posted on Tue, 3 Feb 2015

Question: Hi Sir...my 3 year old daughter has sevre constipation even after a dose of 45 ml gutclear...do you think laxopeg XXXXXXX will help. I am tired of giving her enema and suppositories...and she is super scared taking them. Please help!

Answered by Dr. Arun (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
yes it might but increase fiber

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
You can try laxopeg.
Laxopeg is polyethylene glycol.
Gutclear is lactitol which is a different laxative.
Laxopeg might work. Do try it.
Also try increasing fiber in the diet by giving more fruits and vegetables.
Avoid too much milk. Restrict to only 2 glasses per day.
Wishing your child good health.
Regards
Dr Arun

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Arun (15 hours later)

Thanks Sir! Yesterday we gave her gutclear - 7.5 ml; figolax - 7.5 + 7.5 ml; cremaffin - 2+ 2ml. And a XXXXXXX of Laxopeg after dinner.

She is feeling the pressure but is holding back. She is very uneasy. What do you sugget as a next step. Should we wait or get her an enema?

Also all these different laxatives are okay to give?

Regards,
XXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Arun (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
try enema or suppository

Detailed Answer:
Three laxatives are more than enough.
dont give anymore.
If no improvement
try enema or dulcolax suppository.
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E