March 2009. Volume 5. Number 1

PEG3350 is effective in treating functional constipation

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Nurko S, Youssef NN, Sabri M, Langseder A, McGowan J, Cleveland M, et al. PEG3350 in the treatment of childhood constipation:a multicenter,double-blinded,placebo-controlled trial. J Pediatr.2008;153:254-61
Reviewer: Aizpurua Galdeano P1.
1ABS 7 La Salut Badalona. Badalona. España.
Correspondence: Pilar Aizpurua Galdeano. Email: 19353pag@gmail.com
Reception date: 31/01/2009
Acceptance date: 02/02/2009
Publication date: 04/02/2009

Abstract

Authors' conclusions: PEG3350 is effective in the short-term treatment of children with functional constipation. We recommend a starting dose of 0.4 g/kg per day.

Reviewers' comantary: PEG3350, along with behavior modification, is a good therapeutic option in the treatment of constipation in children.

How to cite this article

Aizpurua Galdeano MP. El PEG3350 es efectivo en el tratamiento del estreñimiento funcional. Evid Pediatr. 2009;5:10.

AVC | Critically appraised articles

Nurko S, Youssef NN, Sabri M, Langseder A, McGowan J, Cleveland M, et al. PEG3350 in the treatment of childhood constipation:a multicenter,double-blinded,placebo-controlled trial. J Pediatr.2008;153:254-61
Reviewer: Aizpurua Galdeano P1.
1ABS 7 La Salut Badalona. Badalona. España.
Correspondence: Pilar Aizpurua Galdeano. Email: 19353pag@gmail.com
Reception date: 31/01/2009
Acceptance date: 02/02/2009
Publication date: 04/02/2009

How to cite this article

Aizpurua Galdeano MP. El PEG3350 es efectivo en el tratamiento del estreñimiento funcional. Evid Pediatr. 2009;5:10.

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