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In a series of 37 pédiatrie patients with bowel dysfunction, including constipation, diarrhea, and irritable bowel syndrome, methylcellulose was a helpful adjunct to general management.
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A good response was obtained in 34 of the 37 cases and in most instances, it was possible to discontinue medication after a reasonable period without recurrence.
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Patients with pseudomegacolon, who had previously obtained poor results with antispasmodics, were benefited by methylcellulose.
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Although 17 children in the series had allergic manifestations, no allergic symptoms due to methylcellulose (Cellothyl) developed in any of the patients during treatment. On the contrary, in 2 children with asthma and 2 with urticaria, the correction of their constipation was followed by relief of the allergy.
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Seidmon, E.P. Management of bowel dysfunctions in children. Amer. Jour. Dig. Dis. 18, 274–278 (1951). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02896448
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