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Is Addiction To Cremaffin Harmful And How Long Can It Be Taken?
My child - 6 year old is having severe constipation problem. He was initially took to pediatrician and then to pediatric surgeon. Pediatric surgeon suggested Cremaffin which we are using for the last 3 months and worked well. However, the child got addicted to it and without cremaffin he is not having bowl movements. We also find gas formation. Should we continue with cremaffin. If so - how long we can continue?
Thu, 28 May 2020
Hi,
Long-term use can make your body depend on the laxative for regular bowel movements, damage the bowel, cause malnutrition and fluid and electrolyte changes. You need to slowly withdraw the drug by using it on alternate days and then completely stopping it. Increase fibre in diet and adequately hydrate your child.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician
Long-term use can make your body depend on the laxative for regular bowel movements, damage the bowel, cause malnutrition and fluid and electrolyte changes. You need to slowly withdraw the drug by using it on alternate days and then completely stopping it. Increase fibre in diet and adequately hydrate your child.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician
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