My child has been suffering from constipation for a long time. She has been prescribed Laxopeg, but I feel she may have become dependent on it because she still has difficulty passing stool without the medicine. I have also been giving her a fiber-rich diet, but the problem continues. Could you please advise whether long-term use of Laxopeg is safe, what might be causing this persistent constipation, and what other treatments, dietary changes, or tests may help? I am really worried about her condition.

Laxopeg (polyethylene glycol) is safe for long-term pediatric use and does not cause physical dependency. It simply retains water in the stool. Persistent constipation despite high fiber is often due to behavioral withholding or inadequate water intake (fiber without water worsens constipation). Ensure she drinks plenty of fluids and establish a daily post-meal toilet routine. Please consult a pediatric gastroenterologist. They may suggest an abdominal X-ray to check for fecal impaction and safely adjust her Laxopeg dosage to fully clear the bowel.