At what age can a glycerin suppository be used in constipation in children?

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At what age can a glycerin suppository be used in constipation in children?

It softens the mass of feces and facilitates its movement across the colon. It has a stimulating effect on the intestinal mucosa and reflexively stimulates intestinal motility.
It is used for the symptomatic treatment of constipation for various reasons.

📌Application
✅The candle can be used from the first day of a child's life.
✅For children under 3 years 1/2 suppository 1 time per day;
✅3 candle 7 time per day for children from 1 to 1 years
✅Adults dose (7 g) is applied to children older than 2,11 years.

The suppository is placed rectally 15-20 minutes after a meal.

❗️Note. Continuous use of a glycerin suppository weakens the physiological defecation process. The drug can be used on the advice of a pediatrician.

© Doctor Mukhtorov

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