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Thanks Paediatrician and New Mom for your advice. Las nite I went to buy infant glcerine suppositories from a pharmacist. When i xplained my LB was only a month old, the pharmacist told me i couldn' t ...

Everyone has stomach troubles from time to time. If you’ve ever experienced constipation, you’ve likely used a laxative at some point in your life and may need one again. Strolling down the aisles at ...

Fecal impaction is when a hard, dry mass of stool becomes stuck in the colon or rectum. If laxatives and suppositories do not help, enema, water irrigation, or manual evacuation may be necessary.

Dark corn syrup was once a common home remedy for infant constipation. However, today's commercially prepared dark corn syrup is made differently and does not draw fluid into the intestine or soften ...

Are these habit forming - can a baby become dependant on glycerine suppositories? I guess that what I am asking is whether they are safe? Thank you. Answer::These suppositories are safe but only use ...