What medication should be taken for constipation caused by food stagnation and heat in children?

Generally, for pediatric constipation caused by food stagnation and internal heat, medications such as Simo Oral Liquid, Jian'er Qingjie Liquid, Baohe Pills, and Bifidobacterium Live Powder may be taken under medical guidance. The details are as follows:

1. Xiao'er Qixing Cha Granules: The main ingredients include Coix seed (Yi Yi Ren), rice sprout (Dao Ya), hawthorn (Shanzha), and others. Coix seed strengthens the spleen and promotes diuresis; rice sprout aids digestion and harmonizes the stomach; hawthorn improves gastric function and relieves food stagnation, particularly effective in resolving meat digestion issues. This product is primarily used for symptoms such as food accumulation turning into heat, indigestion, and difficult bowel movements in children.

2. Jian'er Qingjie Liquid: Main ingredients include honeysuckle (Jinyinhua), chrysanthemum (Juhua), and forsythia (Lianqiao), which have effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, eliminating internal heat pathogens. It is indicated for poor appetite, abdominal distension, and constipation in children, especially suitable for those presenting with symptoms of wind-heat combined with food retention.

3. Baohe Pills: Main ingredients include hawthorn, massaged fermented soybean (Liu Shen Qu), and pinellia (Banxia). Hawthorn helps eliminate all types of food stagnation, especially meat and greasy food accumulation; Liu Shen Qu promotes digestion and strengthens the spleen, effectively resolving accumulated alcohol and spoiled food; Banxia regulates qi, harmonizes the stomach, dries dampness, and resolves phlegm. It is used for pediatric food stagnation, loss of appetite, and constipation.

4. Simo Oral Liquid: Contains ingredients such as wood香 (Mu Xiang), immature bitter orange (Zhi Ke), and Lindera root (Wu Yao). Mu Xiang promotes qi circulation, relieves pain, strengthens the spleen, and aids digestion; Zhi Ke breaks up stagnant qi and eliminates accumulation; Wu Yao regulates qi flow, dispels cold, and alleviates pain. This formulation has the effect of regulating downward qi movement, relieving food accumulation, and reducing pain. It is suitable for symptoms such as abdominal distension, abdominal pain, and constipation.

5. Bifidobacterium Live Powder: This is a beneficial probiotic that plays a positive role in maintaining intestinal microecological balance and promoting gut health. In cases of food stagnation, internal heat, and constipation, Bifidobacterium Live Powder can help regulate intestinal flora, promote the growth of beneficial bacteria, support intestinal health, and potentially improve constipation symptoms.

Doctors will develop an appropriate treatment plan based on individual conditions and symptoms to ensure the safety and effectiveness of medication. In daily life, it is recommended to increase intake of dietary fiber-rich foods, including more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Maintaining adequate hydration and encouraging moderate physical activity in children can also help enhance intestinal motility.