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Laxitives?

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Cheesetoastie93 · 08/10/2026 18:22

Hi, my little boy has always been constipated, but after spending the weekend on a drip due to Gastroenteritis causing acidosis the paediatrician then sent him home with laxatives as he’s impacted.

On Tuesday he had 20mg lactulose, 2 movicol and 2.5mg Picosulfate, yesterday he has 20mg lactulose, 4 movicol and 3ml Pico. Movicol has always been a nightmare to get into him. Theres been absolutely no bowel movement, no stomach cramps, nothing. When should I worry or should I just up the Pico and movicol?

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Cheesetoastie93 · 08/10/2026 18:28

Sorry he’s 7

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Ladidahdi · 08/10/2026 18:34

You need to seek medical advice, either from the GP or the hospital team.
much love though, my DD is on long term treatment for constipation.

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