Are There Any Precautions with taking Karo Syrup for Constipation?
It was believed not so long ago that Karo syrup should be avoided along with honey in children under 2 years due to a risk for bacterial contamination that had been found in honey. In fact this has since been proven to be an unfounded concern and it has once again begun to be used for infants with constipation. The trick is not to use too much, for an infant this means a dose of about teaspoon mixed into water once a day, for adults up this dose to about 1-2 teaspoons stirred into a glass of warm water. Karo syrup for constipation takes longer than standard laxatives to be effective. It is also important to know that for severe cases Karo may not be enough. If you have a severe or chronic case of constipation, see your doctor for advice on how to relieve your symptoms. Never disregard your constipation if it persists longer than a week or so, you have bloody or black stools, if you require using your fingers or hands to move your bowels or there is pain. These are all symptoms that cou
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