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Does Lactulose Cause Fever?

hi, my baby s pedia advise us to give lactulose to my 15month old baby for 5 days. however, the last time i gave it to my LO he got a 38.8 fever on the 2nd day. i stop giving lilac then. after a week, i gave again my baby the lactulose (lat night) since he got hard poops still. but then, now he has again a fever. does lactulose (lilac) causes the fever? my LO has no cough or cold
Tue, 30 Jul 2019
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Hello,

Since he is having hard poops kindly continue taking lactulose and lactulose as per doesn't cause any fever. Kindly look at whether he has other symptoms or any other foci of infection.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr ASIF, General & Family Physician
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Does Lactulose Cause Fever?

Hello, Since he is having hard poops kindly continue taking lactulose and lactulose as per doesn t cause any fever. Kindly look at whether he has other symptoms or any other foci of infection. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr ASIF, General & Family Physician