Which laxatives may be used safely in infants? (Select all that apply.)
a. Castor oil
b. Docusate sodium (Colace)
c. Glycerin suppositories
d. Lactulose
e. Milk of magnesia
B, C, D
Docusate, lactulose, and glycerin suppositories have been used to treat constipation safely in in-fants. Castor oil and milk of magnesia are not.
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