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How Long Can I Have Gutclear To Help Regular Passage Of Stool?

my daughter aged 12 passing stools every 3rd or 4th day. gulclear is of little help with alternative days passage. how long i can give her gutclear. i am giveing her vegetables, water and doing everything to help this problem. she passes gas. otherwise she is a normal child with little overweight (48 kg-5feet)
Wed, 25 Jan 2017
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Thank for asking to HCM
Your query is appreciated, it is the constipation condition here in this case, stool softener can be tried and the best drug of choice is Sorbitol it is kind of sweetener but can be used as laxative particularly in this age group pediatric, it is advisable to treat the case with Sorbitol first, of course fiber can be given along with this encourage the child for drinking water hope this information and advise helps.
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How Long Can I Have Gutclear To Help Regular Passage Of Stool?

HI Thank for asking to HCM Your query is appreciated, it is the constipation condition here in this case, stool softener can be tried and the best drug of choice is Sorbitol it is kind of sweetener but can be used as laxative particularly in this age group pediatric, it is advisable to treat the case with Sorbitol first, of course fiber can be given along with this encourage the child for drinking water hope this information and advise helps.