Drugs used in constipation
Liquid Paraffin
Faecal softner
Indication:
Treatment of constipation
Formulation:
Oral emulsion
Dose:
0.5ml/kg BD (TITRATE TO EFFECT)
Counselling:
Take at night but not immediately before going to bed.
Contra-Indications:
Nausea, vomiting and when abdominal pain is present.
Side effects:
Anal seepage and irritation may occur upon prolonged usage.
Aspiration pneumonia
Interactions:
None
Notes:
May interfere with the absorption of fat soluble vitamins, though there is no evidence that it interferes with the absorption of fat soluble vitamin.