Constipation is a very common and frustrating problem in children. Constipation refers to the hardness of the faecal mass and also to the difficulty in passing it, and not to the frequency with which it is passed.

Constipation can be caused by a number of dietary and lifestyle factors. It is commonly caused by a diet that is low in fibre, but can also be caused by drinking too much milk, not drinking enough water or waiting too long to go to the bathroom.

Once a child develops constipation and has hard and painful stools, he will then begin to hold in his bowel movements to prevent it from hurting again. This creates a cycle that makes the constipation continue and become worse.

PARACHOC is an oral liquid which is used for the medical management of constipation in children from 12 months of age.

PARACHOC works by lubricating the bowel wall to allow the faecal mass to slide along easily. It also softens the faecal mass, thus ensuring that it is not hard and painful to pass.