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Can Suppository Be Given To An Infant To Pass Stools?

I have a 5 day old infant grandson that has not had a BM yet. Tonight he is fussy and gassy. I gave him a portion of an infant glycerin suppository, which did help him pass the gas. How often can I give him a suppository? Update, the suppository helped produce a plentiful BM. The baby is now nursing and seems much better.
Fri, 3 Jan 2020
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Hello,

Please don't self-treat. You should take him to a doctor and get him examined for why this is happening.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Harshita, Ophthalmologist
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Can Suppository Be Given To An Infant To Pass Stools?

Hello, Please don t self-treat. You should take him to a doctor and get him examined for why this is happening. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Harshita, Ophthalmologist