An effective way to save the baby from constipation (as constipation is called in medicine) is the introduction of special glycerin suppositories for children. Learn how to use them correctly, and how to replace them if necessary - find out from our article.

The composition of rectal suppositories

In the manufacture of candles use:

  1. As an active ingredient - purified glycerin (glycerol), 1.24 g per suppository.
  2. As well as excipients responsible for the form of the drug and its storage.

Indications for the appointment of glycerin suppositories

Since the action of rectal suppositories is directed exclusively against the symptoms of constipation, and not its causes, you need to use them only if necessary

The drug is indicated for:

  • delayed bowel movements for more than two days (especially if this condition is accompanied by poor health and increased irritability of the baby due to discomfort in the abdomen);
  • the child’s presence of wounds, cracks and erosion in the rectum caused by frequent constipation;
  • prescribing antibacterial drugs to the baby that often cause fecal compaction;
  • the development of crumbs allergic reactions to other laxatives;
  • treatment of diseases of the rectum and intestines.

At what age can I use

Lack of stool at a young age can be caused by many pathological processes in the body. However, most often in children, this condition is associated with improper intake of water or food.

You can use candles if bowel movements have not been more than two days.For each child's age, there are specific features of the use of rectal laxative suppositories.

In the first three months after birth, the baby is better not to put candles, because:

  • during this period he learns to adapt to life outside the mother's womb;
  • suppositories may interfere with the diagnosis of a serious disease;
  • they may develop an allergy.

If the child’s constipation is caused by a congenital pathology, laxatives will prevent it from being detected on time. For this reason, only as a last resort for children under one year old therapy is indicated with half a glycerin or sea buckthorn candle. Most often, the treatment course lasts three days, but the attending physician has the right to correct it.

Further, up to 3 years, you can use candles:

  • glycerin;
  • sea ​​buckthorn;
  • with gas generating effect.

Candles with glycerin gently irritate the intestinal mucosa, activate the process of peristalsis and bowel movements. They are effective and safe.

If the baby has constipation very rarely, sea buckthorn suppositories will help to eliminate it. They gently affect the intestines, do not cause side effects and help to avoid anal fissures.

It is advisable to use gas-forming suppositories in the absence of the urge to defecate. They irritate the mucous membrane and stimulate the discharge of feces.

At the age of five, it is already possible to use suppositories:

  • "Relief";
  • "Bisacodyl";
  • glycerin / sea buckthorn.

Medicines are quick-acting, so the urge to defecate will occur 15 minutes after administration.

Instructions for use for children

Abstract to the pharmaceutical product offers the following dosage scheme:

  1. For babies under three years of age and for newborns, glycerin suppositories are shown in the amount of 0.5 suppositories per 24 hours.
  2. Children 3 to 7 years old - 1 candle each (1.24 g).
  3. For older patients - one "adult" suppository.

Due to the quick effect of the drug in this form, the procedure is best done in the morning.

Contraindications, side effects and overdose

Despite the popularity and relevance of glycerin suppositories, they are not suitable for everyone.

A medicine can harm a child who:

  • there is hypersensitivity to its constituent components;
  • there is an exacerbation of hemorrhoids;
  • there are: renal failure, malignant neoplasm or inflammatory process in the rectum, appendicitis, abdominal pain of unknown etiology;
  • constipation is aggravated by fever, skin rashes, severe pain (most likely, these symptoms indicate the presence of a more serious disease);
  • there are serious cracks and wounds of the rectum, especially if blood is released during bowel movements;
  • diarrhea or diarrhea developed.

As a rule, children tolerate candles well.

However, some may experience:

  • burning or itching in the area of ​​administration of the suppository;
  • skin rashes.

Rectal use of the drug in a large dosage does not provoke any serious negative phenomena, except for possible side effects, which are warned by the instructions for use. Rarely, an overdose can weaken the natural bowel movement.

Laxative analogues

If glycerin suppositories for children from constipation do not show a positive effect or the baby is allergic to them, you can replace them with such medications:

  1. Mikrolaks. The medicine in the form of enemas for local action. The main advantage is the quick effect and the absence of negative phenomena. You can put a child of any age, the result appears within 15 minutes after application. Softened feces come out much easier, intestinal motility is stabilized. Medication should be taken only if necessary. Regular use is addictive.
  2. Dufalac. This laxative is based on lactulose. It can be given even to infants. Effectively copes with prolonged constipation, stimulates peristalsis, softens stool.The effect occurs only 48 to 72 hours after ingestion. Dufalac is designed for course therapy.
  3. "Bisacodyl." It can be given to children over 6 years old. The drug enhances peristaltic waves and secretion in the intestine. The result occurs 6 to 12 hours after administration. Bisacodyl can be taken in courses.
  4. Normase. At the heart of the drug is lactulose. In addition to softening feces, it stimulates an increase in the number of beneficial bacteria. "Normase" is forbidden to prescribe simultaneously with antibacterial agents. It can be given from infancy.
  5. Forlax. The medication is presented in powder form for the preparation of a solution. It swells in the intestines and enhances its peristalsis. It can be given to children over 8 years old. The result appears after 12 hours.
  6. Regulax. A herbal medicine can be given to children over a year old. Sold in chewing cubes and drops. It softens feces and stimulates peristalsis. The effect occurs 10 hours after consumption. It is better to take it in the evening.

Despite the safety and effectiveness of glycerol laxative suppositories, they are best used only for medical purposes.

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