Question 1

Is it safe to give an infant of 1 month a suppository? how often and what's best for infant constipation?

Accepted Answer

Many children become constipated but it is by no means normal - many parents use an occasional glycerin suppository without issue but you really should discuss this with your doctor and have the child checked as this is not normal and possibly a change in diet or a medication may be more helpful especially if this is chronic

Question 2

My newborn baby that 19, days old and she keeps crying i think she constipated, what can i give my new infant baby for the pain. can suppositories use?

Accepted Answer

Is hard and infrequent stools. You can give a glycerin suppository once and see igf that helps. Baby may be crying if mom is breastfeeding and drinking milk, eating dairy. If using milk based formula then can also cause tummy ache. Baby could be colicky too.. Go see your doctor and discuss this. You will feel better and so will baby!

Question 3

Where can recommended  vomitting suppository dosage info for infants can be found?such supositry can be very useful in case infant cant keep anything

Accepted Answer

In the US the use of most suppository medications, specifically phenergan (promethazine) has declined in popularity.Newer meds are more convenient and have less risks. Phenergan (promethazine) was found to occasionally trigger apnea-loss of breathing in infants under 2.

Question 4

How long does a babies gliceran suppository take in affect the baby is 5 weeks old and constipated

Accepted Answer

A glycerine suppository only takes a few minutes to melt, but it may take a few more hours for the child to pass a stool.

Constipation is the passage of a dry, hard stool - not necessarily the absence of daily stool. If you suspect your child may be crying because he is ill, call your child's doctor. That being said, constipation is common in infants and there are a couple things you can do to help.

1.) give pear or prune juice - 1oz/age in months/day so in your case 1 oz. Not only does prune or pear juice have sugar which can help soften bms, but also has fiber (notice the gritty texture when you drink it?). This does not mean that you should be feeding your baby juice as a part of his regular diet, but it's ok in daily small amounts to treat constipation.

2.) if juice does not work, then you can try a glycerine suppository which you can buy over the counter. Just cut a pea-sized piece of the glycerine and place it in the baby's anus to lubricate the hard stool. This is not meant for daily use, so if you find that your baby needs a suppository in order to have a bm despite dietary changes, discuss with your child's doctor.

3.) do not use mineral oil, laxatives or enemas. These methods are not safe for infants.

4.) finally, if constipation is persistent and not improved with any of the above recommendations, be sure to contact your baby's doctor. There are some very rare underlying disorders such as hirschprung's disease, cystic fibrosis or hypothyroidism that can cause chronic constipation.

Question 5

How often can i give calpol and nurofen to my 9 month old baby? can i also combine the before-mentioned with an empaped suppository?

Accepted Answer

Tylenol (acetaminophen) can be given every 4 hrs.
Advil (Ibuprofen) can be given every 6 hrs.

Question 6

How often cani give my baby glycerin suppositories?

Accepted Answer

If a baby has an infrequent and hard bowel movements, glycerin suppository may be used.  However, if infant requires suppositories often, it is prudent to have baby checked whether or not he/she has something serious, e.g., hirschsrung disease.

Question 7

Can i give ma baby 8 month old suppository adol 125mg if he has fever 39 c?

Accepted Answer

Any higher fever in a child this young should at least be examined before treating, and Adol contains hydrocodone, a narcotic that should not be given to an 8 month old unless it's being given under a doctor's order. Take your baby to the pediatrician to decide next steps, right away !

Question 8

How much of the fleet pedia-lax liquid glycerin suppositories do i give to my baby (2 1/2 weeks) she hasn't had a bm in 4 days.

Accepted Answer

If it is thee glycerin suppository, give half(rounded end in first).  Are you giving baby any water?  Is belly bloated and hard?  If no immediate relief with suppository, see a doctor.

Question 9

My 11 month baby has a fever of 39. we have given ponstan suppository at 1pm and then panado at 4pm. can we give ponstan again.

Accepted Answer

would be the ponstan frequency, but check if you are giving the correct dosage, and so for the panadol (10 mg/kg /dose for either) if no improvement or new symptoms appear, see the pediatrician, best wishes

Question 10

Is it safe to give my 2 week old baby pedia lax suppositories  she became conspiated when she change her formula?

Accepted Answer

Preferably not. How much formula is she taking?At two weeks of age she should be taking approximately 2 -3 ounces 6 times daily.

How often can I give baby suppository

Is it safe to give an infant of 1 month a suppository? how often and what's best for infant constipation?

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My newborn baby that 19, days old and she keeps crying i think she constipated, what can i give my new infant baby for the pain. can suppositories use?

Where can recommended vomitting suppository dosage info for infants can be found?such supositry can be very useful in case infant cant keep anything

How long does a babies gliceran suppository take in affect the baby is 5 weeks old and constipated

How often can i give calpol and nurofen to my 9 month old baby? can i also combine the before-mentioned with an empaped suppository?

How often cani give my baby glycerin suppositories?

Can i give ma baby 8 month old suppository adol 125mg if he has fever 39 c?

How much of the fleet pedia-lax liquid glycerin suppositories do i give to my baby (2 1/2 weeks) she hasn't had a bm in 4 days.

My 11 month baby has a fever of 39. we have given ponstan suppository at 1pm and then panado at 4pm. can we give ponstan again.

Is it safe to give my 2 week old baby pedia lax suppositories she became conspiated when she change her formula?

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