Patient's question:
The baby is very young and hasn't had a bowel movement for several days. The family is quite worried. When they went to the hospital for a check-up, the doctor prescribed Dumik, but then they heard from others that Dumik is used to treat liver diseases. So, they are hesitant to give it to the baby. Should they use it or not? Can a baby under one year old take it?Doctor's answer:
Hello, the main component of Dupik is galactose. It is primarily used to treat chronic or habitual constipation by regulating the physiological rhythm of the colon; it is also used to treat and prevent hepatic encephalopathy, such as hepatic coma or pre-coma states. Therefore, this medication is both for treating constipation and liver diseases, and it can be used with peace of mind by babies. For children aged 1-6 years, the starting dose is 5-10ml daily, with a maintenance dose of 5-10ml daily. For infants, the starting dose is 5ml daily, with a maintenance dose of 15ml daily.