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Eight children treated for severe constipation with sennosides unexpectedly developed contact burns with blisters secondary to the use of these laxatives. All patients wore diapers, and the injuries occurred overnight.… Click to show full abstract
Eight children treated for severe constipation with sennosides unexpectedly developed contact burns with blisters secondary to the use of these laxatives. All patients wore diapers, and the injuries occurred overnight. To avoid this side effect, we recommend that patients treated with sennosides, especially those in diapers, receive the medication at a time that allows for bowel movements to occur during the day and not overnight.
Keywords:
children treated;
burn blister;
contact burn;
blister formation;
formation children;
treated sennosides
Journal Title: Pediatric Dermatology
Year Published: 2017
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Journal Title: Pediatric Dermatology
Year Published: 2017
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