Question
My baby has not had a bowel movement for several days since birth, and the doctor prescribed Ducolax for us, but I heard that the drug is used to treat liver diseases. I’m not sure if I should give it to my baby, and my baby is not yet one year old. Is it okay to take it?
Answer
The main ingredient in Ducolax is galactose, which can treat chronic or habitual constipation and regulate the physiological rhythm of the colon. Additionally, it is also used to treat and prevent hepatic coma or pre-coma states. Therefore, Ducolax can be used to treat both constipation and liver diseases. For infants under one year old, the starting dose is 5 milliliters per day, and the maintenance dose is 15 milliliters per day. Please use as directed by your doctor.