Laxatives
When constipation causes feces to block the intestines, laxatives may be needed to help your children pass the stools. Make sure to consult your doctor before giving them these medications. There are some options available, including:
– Stimulant laxatives: Used when your children cannot pass the stools even when they are soft enough. These medications work by stimulating the digestive tract’s muscles to contract and push stools to the end. The effects are only short term and they should only be used as a last resort.
– Bulk-forming laxatives: They work by helping the body retain fluids and form wet stools.
– Osmotic laxatives: They put more liquid and help the body pass stools easier.[7]
