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is lactalose prescription only?

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compo · 14/03/2009 07:01

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blametheparents · 14/03/2009 07:05

No, you can buy it over the counter.
I have run out before for DD and have bought it.
I wouldn't say it was for a lo (if it is) as they might then say no.

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compo · 14/03/2009 07:11

yes it is for 2 year old dd

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blametheparents · 14/03/2009 07:12

Has she been prescribed it in the past?

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compo · 14/03/2009 07:14

no
we've been using syrup of figs but she's still having real trouble

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compo · 14/03/2009 07:14

I started another thread last week about the trouble she has

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pindywopwop · 14/03/2009 07:15

I used lactulose for a few days and it sorted out dd's (3) constipation.

She is fine now and I have not used it for a week or so.

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compo · 15/03/2009 19:45

they woudn't give anything stronger than syrup of figs so I guess we'll have to go to the gp, sucha pain when I know what they'll prescribe

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bodiddly · 15/03/2009 19:48

I used to buy it over the counter for my cat so you shouldnt have a problem.

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compo · 15/03/2009 20:53

no, they said no
we did say it was for a 2 yr old though
maybe I should have lied and said it was for a feline?

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ShowOfHands · 15/03/2009 20:55

We said it was for a 22 month old and they gave it with no hesitation.

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