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

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Dr. Shalini Sethi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

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

Answered 7/21/2016

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