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Sudden diarrhoea
We are giving movicol medicine daily as suggested by the doctor for relief in constipation. We have stopped giving movicol for 2 days and now she is passing the watery stools.
Stopping of movicol medicine causes this issue?
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Stopping Movicol for 2 days usually does not cause watery stools. It may be due to the remaining effect of the medicine, mild infection, or overflow diarrhea from constipation.
Keep her well hydrated and monitor. If loose stools continue, there is fever, vomiting, blood in stool, or signs of dehydration, consult her pediatrician.
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Physician’s Opinion
A 3-year-old child who has been taking Movicol (macrogol/polyethylene glycol) regularly for constipation and then develops watery stools after stopping it for 2 days is not necessarily experiencing a side effect of stopping the medication.
Possible explanations include:
1. Overflow Diarrhea (Common in Constipation)
This is a very common cause. If there is still a large amount of hard stool retained in the rectum, liquid stool can leak around it and appear as watery diarrhea. In such cases, the child may actually still be constipated despite passing loose stools.
Signs suggesting overflow diarrhea:
* History of chronic constipation
* Abdominal bloating or discomfort
* Passing small amounts of watery stool frequently
* Occasional passage of large hard stools
2. Viral Gastroenteritis
The child may have developed a mild stomach infection unrelated to stopping Movicol.
Look for:
* Fever
* Vomiting
* Reduced appetite
* Other family members with similar symptoms
3. Residual Effect of Movicol
Movicol can sometimes continue to soften stools for a short period, but watery stools beginning 2 days after stopping are less likely to be solely due to discontinuation of the medicine.
What Should You Do?
* Ensure adequate fluids to prevent dehydration.
* Observe the frequency of stools and the child’s activity level.
* Do not restart or stop medications without discussing with the treating pediatrician.
* Monitor for abdominal pain, bloating, fever, blood in stools, or reduced urine output.
Seek Medical Review Promptly If:
* The child appears lethargic or dehydrated.
* There is blood or mucus in the stool.
* Severe abdominal pain or abdominal distension develops.
* Watery stools are very frequent or persist beyond a few days.
* The child is unable to drink fluids adequately.
In summary: Stopping Movicol itself is not a common cause of watery stools. In a child with a history of constipation, overflow diarrhea from retained stool is an important possibility and should be considered, especially if constipation has been a long-standing problem. A review by the child’s pediatrician is advisable if symptoms continue.
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Need some more details kindly consult
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Stopping of movicol won't cause loose stools. There must be some other reason.
Needs certain answers regarding her condition to specify management
1. How many stools per day
2. Have you noticed Any worms in stools
3. Did she eat outside food
4. Is loose stools associated with fever or not
5. Consistency of stool
Next Steps
make sure you hydrate her well
use a probiotic
That itself should improve her symptoms. if not consult
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No, its not causes .maintain adequate hydration and intake of soft easily digestable diet .
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Kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app
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No . But take child to paediatric clinic else child will loose water and electrolytes
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Hi,
Proper evaluation and personalised advice needed, a detailed consultation would be best.
Feel free to consult me for further guidance.
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Dr. Vaibhav Chaturvedi
General Physician
12 yrs exp
Lucknow
It’s not the effect of diarrhoea after stopping movicol 2 days. It’s just remaining effect of drug. Please give Ors so that dehydration not occur and give them probiotics.
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Unlikely
Pls don’t worry
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Prem Ranjan
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Mumbai
It does not usually causes diarrhoea. But I'll need more history regarding this.
Next Steps
Try to contact some local doctor or consult someone on practo.
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Dr. Boddeti Ashok Kumar
Clinical Biochemistry Specialist
4 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
Ensure the child drinks plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration.
Watch for signs of dehydration (dry mouth, reduced urination, lethargy).
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Do connect and consult
Will help you
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Dr. Jangale Gopal Haribhau
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Nagpur
Stopping Movicol usually does not directly cause watery stools after 2 days. The loose stools may be due to residual effect of the medication, a recent dietary change, or a mild stomach infection.
If the child is otherwise active, eating well, and has only a few loose stools, ensure adequate fluids/ORS and observe for 24–48 hours.
Next Steps
Monitor stool frequency, hydration, urine output, and any associated symptoms such as fever, vomiting, or abdominal pain. Consult your pediatrician if diarrhea persists.
Health Tips
Seek medical attention if there is blood in stools, signs of dehydration (dry mouth, reduced urination, lethargy), persistent vomiting, or frequent watery stools.
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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