Utility of Mosapride Citrate in Pediatric Functional Constipation with Low Bowel Movement Frequency

Abstract

Functional constipation (FC) in children often requires medical treatment, including pharmacotherapy. Conventional laxatives such as magnesium oxide, sodium picosulfate, lactulose, and carmellose sodium have been used for many years. However, these drugs are often ineffective for patients with intractable FC, requiring continual transanal treatments such as glycerin enemas or bisacodyl suppositories.