So our DS has had chronic constipation for well over 12 months, probably closer to 18 months - 2 years. About 5 months ago we were changed from lactulose and coloyxl (which did nothing) to parachoc. We were told on initial starting that it would take a while to find the right dose and that he would need to be on it for 6 months minimum.

The thing is, it doesnt seem to be getting better, well its better than it was. The stools are soft but he is still not quite right. He was being regular and now he is back to a week between and he has still always insisted on being hugged or held to go. Im wondering about trying to increase the dose again, but then a ml more and he is literally diahorrea? And our GP said that after the inital workings that the dose we are now was good. To add to this his father believes he will/is develop a dependancy on it...

Im not sure what to do anymore

Im thinking about going back for a review especially as I need his father to keep giving it to him and Im worried he might not if he is really that worried. I havent spoken to him yet, but Ive seen what he is like on it. It terrifies me to make DS go back to that without it!!

So Im thinking of going for a review, but do we just stick with this, or could there be something else happening that we should ask to see a paed for? Also has anyones child developed a dependancy from being on it?

I would be forever grateful for any help and responses