Rational use of laxatives in children.

摘要: In both the public mind and in professional circles, safety of laxative agents frequently comes up as a topic concern. As group therapeutic agents, modern laxatives are quite safe to use. Even with chronic use, severe reactions rarely reported, although annoying side effects may occur some frequency. The stimulant an interesting that they among therapeutically most potent, exhibit fewest number effects. safest drugs physicians recommend. Among classified lubricants, emollients, fibers, direct toxicity is low. Severe generally result misadventure. Except very large doses, these less helpful initial phase treatment for severely constipated children. Since osmolar have relatively weak stimulatory response, people mistakenly thought them "safe" class laxatives. Although do not purge, often cause considerable gas cramping. Most reports adverse involve use enemas, patient who receives customary dosage but retains hypertonic or osmotic fluids until significant systemic absorption occurs.