Combining Medication

[LookingForward123]

My 8yr old son has been on Movicol for 2 years now. It seemed to work with regard to making his stools smaller, but he still has accidents 3-4 times a week and still has no sensation of doing it. We were given Senakot by the hospital to use to flush him out, but since using this for a week (5ml per day), his accidents have stopped but his stools have doubled in size.... Can we give both medications together? This seems to be going for so long and no end in site. My son is becoming quite down about it all...

[Yaleamanda]

Sounds like he might be impacted. Give the Eric website helpline a call for further information.

[ERIC-Charity Partner]

LookingForward123 Macrogol and Stimulant laxatives can be used together under the guidance of a health care professional. Stimulant laxatives should not be introduced until stools are reliably soft. This is usually around day 14 after a disimpaction as per NICE guidelines. You may find this guide helpful: eric.org.uk/childrens-bowel...