A member asked:

How much karo syrup can i put in my 1month old sons formula bottle to help him poop? it's been almost 4 days and he's fussy & uncomfortable. help!

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Dr. Justin Greiwe answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Constipation infant: For infants who have not started solid foods, acute constipation can be treated by adding undigestible, osmotically active carbohydrates to formula and titrate the dose to induce a daily bowel movement. Add sorbitol-containing juices (eg, apple, prune, or pear). Some dark syryup brands may or may not contain the glycoproteins to be effective. Glycerin suppositories should be used infrequently.

Answered 4/13/2015

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