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  • Constipation Treatment

    The aim is for your child to do 1 soft formed poo every day. You can try some simple measures first for your child's constipation. If those don't work, your child will need help from laxatives.
  • Sodium Picosulfate For Constipation

    Information for parents and carers about the use of sodium picosulfate for constipation in children.
  • Lactulose For Constipation

    Information for parents and carers about the use of lactulose for constipation in children.
  • Constipation In Children

    Constipation is when your child has hard poo and doesn't poo for 3 or more days. It's a common problem in childhood.
  • Soiling In Children

    Soiling is when your child does poo in their pants after the age when you would expect them to be toilet-trained. Soiling is usually caused by long-lasting constipation and an overloaded bowel.
  • Laxatives

    Laxatives are medicines that help the body to get rid of poo. They are an essential part of the treatment of long-lasting constipation and soiling. 
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