Laxative Weaning Protocol for Patients With Functional Constipation: A Pilot Study

In brief

This pilot study presents a standardized protocol for weaning pediatric patients off stimulant laxatives after achieving improved bowel function in functional constipation. The research addresses a clinical gap in evidence-based approaches to discontinuing long-term laxative therapy in children.

• Functional constipation in children requires prolonged laxative therapy to maintain proper bowel emptying.
• A standardized protocol for weaning stimulant laxatives after symptom improvement has been developed and piloted.
• Early outcomes of the weaning protocol are described, addressing a gap in evidence-based laxative discontinuation.

Written by the GCMD Library team from the article.