Polyethylene glycol compared to lactulose for constipation in pregnancy: A randomized controlled trial

• Main Authors: Raj, Victoria Ivy, Hassan, Azyyati, Hanafiah, Nurulashikin, Azhary, Jerilee Mariam Khong, Lim, Boon Kiong, Saaid, Rahmah, Gan, Farah, Tan, Peng Chiong
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier 2024
• Subjects: RG Gynecology and obstetrics
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/47043/; https://doi.org/10.1002/ijgo.15431

Objective: To compare polyethylene glycol 4000 versus lactulose in chronic constipation during pregnancy. Methods: Women at 28-32 weeks' gestation attending antenatal clinic for routine care were screened using the Rome IV chronic constipation criterion. Eligible women were approached and conse...