Question 1

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

Half: 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 2

i have fleet liquid glycerin suppositories are they dangerous to use for my 10 year old?

Accepted Answer

Constipation: they are safe if you follow the instruction and use under your doctors guidance

Question 3

my son is on liquid iron twice a day and it has given him horrible constiption. it's now been 6 days and i've used 3 glycerin suppositories in the mea?

Accepted Answer

Iron supplements: Constipation (or even diarrhea) is a frequent side effect of iron supplementation.  Increasing fluid intake and fiber are good suggestions.  Call your prescribing physician - a dose adjustment may be needed.

Question 4

what are the ways that fleet liquid glycerin suppositories works?

Accepted Answer

Mainly 3 ways: Glycerin suppositories are one of the most widely used rectal laxatives for relieving mild to moderate constipation in babies, adults, and children. Glycerin suppositories provide gentle, timely and effective relief from constipation with minimal side effects.	 Works by irritation, hydration and lubrication.

Read more: http://www.Ehow.Com/facts_5501853_do-glycerin-suppositories-w.

Question 5

can you use liquid glycerin suppositories for the vaginal area?

Accepted Answer

I suppose...but: This does have moisturizing properties. You can find the liquid in a bottle at Walmart under the name vegetable glycerin.

Question 6

what is the difference between solid and liquid glycerin suppositories?  is one better than the other for toddler?

Accepted Answer

Glycerin suppository: use an age appropriate glycerin suppository and if not sure ask the pharmacist

Question 7

i have been constipated for 5 days drinking metamucil using liquid glycerin suppositories nothing is working?

Accepted Answer

: You need help now! Please stop taking any unprescribed medicaments, and make an appointment to see your primary care physician immediately.  It is ectremely unhealthy to have digested food in the gut for five day fermenting.

Question 8

i used a liquid glycerin suppository last night with almost zero result (2 small, hard stool expulsions) can i repeat and when should stool be normal?

Accepted Answer

Let's define problem: Doctors define constipation as stools less frequently than once every 3-4 days. Patients feel they are "constipated" when passing hard or small volume stool, or they feel full &amp; bloated. Been x-rayed to check you're not blocked?  We don't know if your gut is sluggish or your rectum works correctly--these can be tested for (sitz marker study &amp; anal manometry, respectively).  See a GI specialist.

Question 9

is it safe to give my 20 day old newborn pedia lax liquid glycerin suppositories if she isn't making regular diapers?

Accepted Answer

Glycerin suppository: It is not safe to give to her every day, however if she hasnt gone in 3 days, it is safe to use this. Newborn stool patterns can be unusual, if her bowel movements are not hard when she does go, probably not necessary to use at all.

Question 10

i gave my 9 month old a liquid glycerin suppository like his doctor told me to but he spotted a little blood while trying to poop. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Anal fissure: The appearance of any bright red blood in poo is an indication of a scratch/fissure near the outlet. It is usually found laying on the outside of the poo. Dark red/purple would indicate it came from higher up. This finding is common in infants who have harder or bulkier poops.It self heals.

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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.

A member asked:

I have fleet liquid glycerin suppositories are they dangerous to use for my 10 year old?

A member asked:

My son is on liquid iron twice a day and it has given him horrible constiption. it's now been 6 days and i've used 3 glycerin suppositories in the mea?

A member asked:

What are the ways that fleet liquid glycerin suppositories works?

A member asked:

Can you use liquid glycerin suppositories for the vaginal area?

A member asked:

What is the difference between solid and liquid glycerin suppositories? is one better than the other for toddler?

A member asked:

I have been constipated for 5 days drinking metamucil using liquid glycerin suppositories nothing is working?

A member asked:

I used a liquid glycerin suppository last night with almost zero result (2 small, hard stool expulsions) can i repeat and when should stool be normal?

A member asked:

Is it safe to give my 20 day old newborn pedia lax liquid glycerin suppositories if she isn't making regular diapers?

A member asked:

I gave my 9 month old a liquid glycerin suppository like his doctor told me to but he spotted a little blood while trying to poop. what could it be?

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