A randomised, double-blind study of polyethylene glycol 4000 and lactulose in the treatment of constipation in children

• Main Authors: Suporn Treepongkaruna, Nipat Simakachorn, Paneeya Pienvichit, Wandee Varavithya, Yothi Tongpenyai, Garnier, Philippe, Hélène Mathiex-Fortunet
• Other Authors: Mahidol University. Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital. Department of Paediatrics
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2017
• Subjects: Open Access article; Constipation; Macrogol; Lactulose; Children; Stool frequency
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/2704
• Institution: Mahidol University

Background: Chronic constipation is frequent in children. The objective of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of PEG 4000 and lactulose for the treatment of chronic constipation in young children. Methods: This randomised, double-blind study enrolled 88 young children aged 12 to 36 m...