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Mom of a 4 yr old girl3 years ago

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Hello dr… my baby girl is 7 n half mth. can i give her lactulose syrup as her stools are quite hard and she is straining while pooping. How many hours gap should i keep between meals and in how much quantity?

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Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children3 years ago

A. Constipation is usually a very common problem seen in many where the most important causative factor is decrease intake fiber rich diet along with lesser fluid intake. some food like junk food mostly containing maida and oily food can aggravate such condition.b here the diet modification shohculd be tried first followed by medications like lactulose milk of magnesia and muout powder.

RashmiMom of a 11 yr old girl3 years ago

A. No I would not recommend you to give any medicine to the child if you want to go ahead with something you take a consultation from your doctor if your doctor advises you go ahead with any medicine that you want to give but nothing asWrite Your Answer Here

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