Poll question for parents - which of these do you administer to your kids most often

Poll - Total Votes: 26

Glycerin suppository (solid type)

Disposable enema (e.g Fleet)

Soap as a suppository

Micro-enema (e.g Enemeez, Melilax, Bebegel, Microlax)

Stimulant laxative suppository (e.g bisacodyl, ox-bile, phalavarti)

Carbon dioxide suppository (e.g Eductyl, Lecicarbon)

Home enema bulb or bag (any formula)

Lubricant suppository (e.g Lax Forte, Evac-Q, Melilax, Isipeg)

Sliver of potato as a suppository

Glycerin suppository (gelatin type)

Glycerin micro-enema (e.g Pedialax, Kaisailu)

Marshmallow as a suppository

Onion as a suppository

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Kathy4161 · 70-79, F

A soap suds enema or DSulcolax suppository work well.

SuziSatan02 · 46-50, F

@Kathy4161 Either dulcolax or soap in their suppository forms can go on working after you thought they were spent - as I observed tonight - double-dooeys from someone who didn't believe they were getting constipated.

Kathy4161 · 70-79, F

@SuziSatan02

Dulcolax and soap sticks are very effective in relieving constipation. I prefer giving enemas however, on trips Dulcolax or soap sticks work well. Usually causing multiple trips to the bathroom.
10mg are supposed to use on 12 to adults. However, I used the adult dosage when they were 8 years old. Didn't hurt them.

SuziSatan02 · 46-50, F

@Kathy4161 In places like India the advice is 5mg supp for 1 year olds and 10mg from then on! (source:guidetochildcare.org)

Kathy4161 · 70-79, F

@SuziSatan02
Dulcolax recommends 10mg for children 12 to adult.