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Treatment of functional constipation with Polyethylenglycol. New drugs
Authors:
Barrio Merino Aa, Soria López Mb, Tomé Nestal Cc
aUnidad de Gastroenterología Infantil. Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcón. Alcorcón, Madrid. España.
bUnidad de Gastroenterología Infantil. Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcón. Alcorcón, Madrid. España.
cUnidad de Gastroenterología Infantil. Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcón. Alcorcón, Madrid. España.
Correspondence: A Barrio. Email: ABarrio@fhalcorcon.es
Reference of this article.:
Barrio Merino A, Soria López M, Tomé Nestal C. Tratamiento del estreñimiento funcional con polietilenglicol. Nuevos fármacos. Rev Pediatr Aten Primaria. 2010;12:109-21.
Published in Internet: 31/03/2010
Abstract:
Constipation continues being one of the most frequent problems in both general pediatric and gastroenterology clinics, especially during the first year of life.
Treatment regimes have completely varied in the last decade, being osmotic laxatives and stimulants the most used nowadays. Polyethylenglycol is a newly available laxative that is widely used for both disimpactation and maintenance. The main purpose of this document is to determine its effectiveness and security.
Keywords: Constipation. Fecal incontinence. Polyethylenglycol. Laxative.
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