Dosing Challenges with Laxatives

When faced with limited options for relieving children's constipation, many physicians admit to having recommended laxatives that are formulated for adults- however such products may present palatability and dosing problems that limit laxative compliance in children. Read Full Article >>

Proactive treatment for a familiar, functional problem

Pediatric constipation often develops when children "hold back" from going to the bathroom to avoid painful or unpleasant defecation. Constipation can eventually result in fecal impaction, as evidenced by a hard mass in the lower abdomen and dilated rectum filled with a large amount of stool. Read Full Article >>