constipation
A new OTC option for infant and childhood constipation
Constipation affects approximately 8-12% of children in western populations,1 including 3% of 0–12 month-olds and 9.7% of 13–48 month-olds.2 Constipation may cause stress for children, carers, and the healthcare system …
Management of constipation: a discussion about over-the-counter (OTC) laxatives and their class-specific mechanisms of action
This podcast consists of two episodes. In episode one, Dr Sonal Patel and Kayla Ferguson chat about constipation—what it is, how it is identified, the complications and red flags that …
Constipation: the physiology of the gastrointestinal tract, pharmacotherapies and counselling tips
Pharmacists have an important role in determining the potential cause and contributing factors of constipation, and providing advice on the most appropriate treatment options. By Lyndel Millynn BPharm, AACPA Learning Objectives …
Fibre and the role of fibre therapy
The consumption of fibre has many benefits, including managing gut issues such as constipation as well as reducing cholesterol and maintaining blood glucose levels. Having a thorough understanding of the …
The ins and outs of constipation: CPD podcast
A two-part CPD podcast presented by Brett MacFarlane, Dr Treasure McGuire and others, about the human gastrointestinal tract, how constipation occurs and how to treat it Constipation is a common …
Caring for kids
Leading pharmacist calls for more guidelines on colic, constipation and reflux in infants, as new survey shows 99% of pharmacists field questions on these disorders A new survey has found …
Paediatric constipation course
Guild Learning and Development is partnering with Care Pharmaceuticals in an online course titled Management of paediatric constipation This course examines some of the common causes of constipation in children, …
Clinical tips: opioids and gastrointestinal issues
Karalyn Huxhagen takes a look at opioid induced bowel dysfunction The close relationship between diarrhoea and constipation is a situation that pharmacists commonly encounter. The use of many medications can …