Many people will turn to laxatives as the first line of defense. While there are many effective over-the-counter products to treat constipation, they can have negative (and often messy—yikes!) ...

Unlike older children, the alleviating and preventing constipation in babies usually focuses on lifestyle and dietary changes, and not medications. You should not give an infant over-the-counter ...

They too can help maintain their gut health, which in turn relieves constipation. If natural remedies don’t work out, consult your doctor immediately to learn about the over-the-counter ...

And I would not bother with over-the-counter strength paracetamol and codeine (co-codamol) as it doesn’t contain enough codeine to add much other than side effects like constipation (stronger ...