Recommended Doses
One Suppository
Dosage Schedule
The suppository should be dipped in water before insertion.
The suppositories are defined as children’s size, therefore there is no infants’ or adult’s use recommendation.
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Constipation is common and it affects people of all ages. You can usually treat it at home with simple changes to your diet and lifestyle.
Treating constipation in babies and toddlers – Simple changes to a child’s diet and potty training can help treat constipation. You may notice a difference within a few days. Sometimes it takes a few weeks before their symptoms improve.
Make changes to the child’s diet – Give your baby extra water between their normal feeds if they haven’t started to eat solid food yet. If using formula milk, don’t add more water to the mixture.
Try gently moving the baby’s legs in a bicycling motion or carefully massaging their tummy to help stimulate their bowels.
Give older children plenty of fluids and encourage them to eat fruit. Chop or purée it if it’s easier for them to eat. The best fruits for constipation include apples, grapes, pears and strawberries.
It’s likely to be constipation if:
A child hasn't had a poo at least 3 times in a week
The poo is often difficult to push out and larger than usual
The poo is often dry, hard or lumpy
However, it's not unusual for a breastfeeding baby to go a week without having a poo
Care Glycerin Suppositories BP 1g Infants’ size. For the relief of occasional constipation in children under 1 year old. Contains Glycerol. Always read the label.
Care Glycerin Suppositories BP 2g Children’s size. For the relief of occasional constipation in children under 1 year +. Contains Glycerol. Always read the label.
Constipation in babies and toddlers has many possible causes. Sometimes there is no obvious reason. It usually happens when a child:
The most common causes include:
Not eating enough fibre – such as fruit, vegetables and cereals
Not drinking enough fluids
Fear or anxiety about using the toilet – at home or at school
Poor potty training – such as feeling pressured or being regularly interrupted
In much rarer cases, constipation in babies and toddlers may be caused by a medical condition.
Who can use this product:
It can be used by children 1+. If symptoms persist, ask your doctor for advice.
