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    Jun 19, 2012, 12:49 PM
    Norgalax enema for toddler
    My 3.5 yo suffers from constipation and holds her bm, she was prescribed norgalax enema. I gave this to her at 7.30pm and it didn't work. Now I am very concerned its sitting there is her system. I also read that it is not recommended for children under 12! It's now 10.30 and she is in bed asleep. Do I need to be concerned, should I take her to emergency cntr or just take her to docs in morning?
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    Jun 19, 2012, 12:53 PM
    Was there any result, or is there liquid still inside her? If she is sleeping peacefully, I'd leave her alone. You may have a mess to clean up by morning.
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    Jun 19, 2012, 12:57 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Wondergirl View Post
    Was there any result, or is there liquid still inside her? If she is sleeping peacefully, I'd leave her alone. You may have a mess to clean up by morning.
    No result, she was very determined not to poop. Liquid still inside that's why I'm concerned. She is sleeping.
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    Jun 19, 2012, 01:05 PM
    Her sphincter muscle will relax as she sleeps. Have you tried prune juice or more fiber? It may hurt to poop so she holds back.
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    Jun 19, 2012, 01:09 PM
    Yes, you name it I've tried it. Will take her to docs in morning. Thanks for your response.
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    Jun 19, 2012, 01:22 PM
    Just be careful you aren't making such an issue over it that she holds back just to get mommy's goat.
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