"What laxative can I give to a 2-year-old child?"

A suitable laxative for a 2-year-old child who has not had a bowel movement in 3 days can be a glycerin suppository for children. This should take effect within 15-60 minutes. It is also recommended to give the child a laxative containing PEG-3350, such as Lax-A-Day or Relaxa, mixed in liquid once a day. If there is no improvement within 24 hours or if the child still has not had a bowel movement after 72 hours, it is advised to consult a doctor.

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"What laxative can I give to a 2-year-old child?"

A suitable laxative for a 2-year-old child who has not had a bowel movement in 3 days can be a glycerin suppository for children. This should take effect within 15-60 minutes. It is also recommended to give the child a laxative containing PEG-3350, such as Lax-A-Day or Relaxa, mixed in liquid once a day. If there is no improvement within 24 hours or if the child still has not had a bowel movement after 72 hours, it is advised to consult a doctor.