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My 15mon old daughter has been severely constipated for about 2 weeks. how much of littletummy's laxative can we give her?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Diet modification: You child may be eating too much diary products limit her milk to 16-20 ounces. Add fruits and vegetables to diet as well as high fiber cereals. Dosage of little tummies is usually on the box.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 7/17/2013

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