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Can Lactitol Monohydrate Syrup Be Safely Taken For Constipation?

hello doctor. my son just 70 days old and he is suffering in constipation from last 7 days and this is the second time it is happen.his dr. prescribe him latitol monohydrate syrup.is it safe for my son?kindly advice.regards, ashish debnath kolkata
Wed, 26 Nov 2014
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Hi...giving lactitol is not advisable for constipation at this age. You can give him some warm water and he will definitely pass.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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Can Lactitol Monohydrate Syrup Be Safely Taken For Constipation?

Hi...giving lactitol is not advisable for constipation at this age. You can give him some warm water and he will definitely pass. Regards - Dr. Sumanth