Lactulose versus polyethylene glycol for disimpaction therapy in constipated children, a randomized controlled study.

Faecal disimpaction is very important for successful management of the constipation in children. Lactulose is cheap and widely available medicine compared to other polyethylene glycol (PEG) preparations. From our experience, lactulose is effective and safe medicine for both disimpaction and maintenance therapy in constipated children.