Duphagol Junior
Duphagol Junior is a laxative for children aged 1-11 years, used to treat long-term constipation and severe constipation.
Form
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Strength
6.9 g
Active Ingredient
Macrogol 3350
Manufacturer
Cooper Consumer Health B.V.
How to Use
Dosage
For long-term constipation: Children 1-6 years take 1 sachet daily. Children 7-11 years take 2 sachets daily.
Method
Open the sachet and mix the powder with about 62.5 ml (1/4 glass) of water. Stir until the powder dissolves, then give it to your child to drink. You can add juice for flavor.
Important
For long-term constipation, children under 2 years should not take more than 2 sachets daily. Children 2-11 years generally should not take more than 4 sachets daily. For severe constipation (fecal impaction), follow your doctor's specific instructions, as doses can be higher.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Stomach pain
- •Stomach rumbling
- •Diarrhea
- •Vomiting
- •Nausea
- •Uncomfortable feeling around the anus
RARE
- •Bloating
- •Gas (flatulence)
- •Rash or hives (skin bumps)
- •Itching
- •Skin redness
- •Pain, swelling, redness, and warmth around the anus (perianal inflammation)
- •Headache
- •Indigestion
- •Changes in blood potassium levels
Important Warnings
- Do not give this medicine if your child is allergic to any of its ingredients.
- Do not give if your child has a bowel blockage, a hole in the bowel wall, or a serious inflammatory bowel disease (like ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease).
- Talk to your doctor or pharmacist first if your child has heart or kidney problems, trouble swallowing, reflux (heartburn), or reduced consciousness.
- Your child must drink plenty of other fluids while taking this medicine; the mixed solution doesn't replace normal fluid intake.
- Stop the medicine and call a doctor right away if your child has serious side effects like swelling, difficulty breathing, feeling very tired, signs of dehydration (like increased thirst or dry mouth), or heart problems.
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- If your child is taking a large dose for severe constipation, do not give them other medicines within one hour of the Duphagol Junior dose.