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Constipation Issue
My Baby 2 years 3 months has constipation issue. Doctors prescribed1 chew daily Duphalac chew (images shared). But I saw information on box that
For age group 14 years and above only
As I googled 3-7 gm of lactulose is safe for baby and this chew candy contain 3.335 gm per candy. Still I want your opinion pls suggest
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Dr. Lokanadha Reddy
Pediatrician
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
It Can be given. Lactulose is used from 6 months age. Usually syrup is given. Gummies is a new package. Dosage prescribed is correct..
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Diet modification is the key for constipation tretment
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Dr. Raktima Chakrabarti
Pediatrician
28 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Thank you for your question, wanted to know some details regarding the constipation, like family history, food habits etc, as generally we don’t give medicines for this as this might create dependency. Otherwise the dose is fine, I suggest you to do online consultation for the details so that can advise according to the character of constipation.
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The dose of the medicine is ok, continue to give lots of fibre containing food
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