Hi doctor, Can we give movicol liquid orange for a 2.3 years old boy for long time constipation which is prescribed by a general surgeon doctor. On this medicine it is not recommended to give children below 12 years of age.
And half dosage of enema is also prescribed for 2 times in a day for 3days.

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yes can give
Your child is having constipation for which kindly give plenty of water to drink and fibre diet made from cereals pulses vegetables and fruits. 
Changes in diet has to be made
Specially give papaya, banana, oats, fennel seeds water pear, prune, pineapple, resins, plum as it will help in decreasing constipation.

Even after that the problem continues kindly meet your doctor for constipation medicine.

it is important for you to know that the problem of constipation will improve with increasing age of the child. 
You may increase or decrease the dosage of constipation medicine if needed according to the consistency of the stool.

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Hello dear parent! It is advisable to check with your child’s paediatrician regarding this matter. A personal medical evaluation might be required to understand the underlying causes. Increase the liquid and fibre intake of your child. Serve your child with healthy foods in cute Babyhug bowls and plates to encourage healthy eating

Hi doctor, Can we give movicol liquid orange for a 2.3 years old boy for long time constipation which is prescribed by a general surgeon doctor. On this medicine it is not recommended to give children below 12 years of age. And half dosage of enema is also prescribed for 2 times in a day for 3days.