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A member asked:

Lactulose was prescribed to my baby bc of infrequent bms. it was working but now it's not. should a ask his pediatritionist for a higher dose?

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Yes: Lactulose will help soften hard stools which is a better definition of constipation in babies than frequency of stools.

Answered 8/7/2013

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