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Used a good amount of petroleum jelly with thermometer in bum for attempt to relieve child constipation. it worked a tiny bit but shes still backed upcan i use glycerine suppository if some jelly is still up there? is there a possibly interaction?

Q: used a good amount of petroleum jelly with thermometer in bum for attempt to relieve child constipation. it worked a tiny bit but shes still backed upcan i use glycerine suppository if some jelly is still up there? is there a possibly interaction?

: Yes, you can give him the suppository. Hope it will succeed.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Yes, you can give him the suppository. Hope it will succeed.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 4/17/2023

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A member asked:

Used a good amount of petroleum jelly with thermometer in bum for attempt to relieve child constipation. it worked a tiny bit but shes still backed upcan i use glycerine suppository if some jelly is still up there? is there a possibly interaction?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Ferguson agreed

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