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Can Shelcal Syrup Or Hepatitis Booster Dose Cause Constipation In A Toddler?
Hi My daughter is 2 years of age.recently 3 days back we went for her vaccinatiopn.Doctor gave her Hepatitas Booster dose 1 as vaccination.Since she has some calcium problem he also prescribed Shelcal Syrup. We gave only 1 dose of this syrup and she is not passing stools now.Its been 3 days she didnot do Pooty.I am very tensed,Is it a sideeffect of Shel cal Syrup or Vaccination. Is ot normal?Usually sh edoes 2 to 3 times pooty everyday. Please help , Shivangini(India)
Fri, 30 Jan 2015
Neither of the things u have mentioned causes constipation. Do not worry, try giving the child fiber rich foods like banana , green leafy vegetables, whole grain mixture, if still not passing stools, then u ll have to review with your doctor., thank you.
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