Miralax for Kids: Safety, Dosage, Alternatives, and More - Healthline
网页2020年2月19日 · Miralax is a common over-the-counter medicine for constipation. Pediatricians sometimes recommend Miralax for kids as well. Here's what to know.
Using Miralax for your child’s constipation
网页2018年7月16日 · Miralax is a very good stool softener for children ages 6 months and up. It works by bringing more water into the colon, softening the stool and making it easier to pass. It is very safe and is not habit forming.
Miralax For Kids: Safety, Side Effects, Dosage and More - GoodRx
网页2021年12月6日 · The North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) supports the use of Miralax in kids. And because it’s well tolerated, easy to use, and doesn’t taste bad, it’s often one of the first treatments recommended for kids age 16 and younger.
Miralax for Kids: Is It Safe? - Parents
网页2023年5月2日 · Although the labeling on the product states that Miralax is not for kids under 17, many doctors believe Miralax is safe for children as young as 6 months, so they prescribe it through a...
Is Miralax Safe for Kids? - Today's Parent
网页2024年3月29日 · Although primarily for adults, House says Miralax is also approved for use in children aged 2 and older in the UK under the name Movicol, with a recommended dose of 6.9g. In the United States, Miralax is not FDA …
Constipation in children - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic
网页2021年9月18日 · If an accumulation of fecal material creates a blockage, your child's doctor may suggest a laxative or enema to help remove the blockage. Examples include polyethylene glycol (GlycoLax, MiraLax, others) and mineral oil. Never give your child a laxative or enema without the doctor's OK and instructions on the …
The 6 Best OTC Laxatives That Are Safe for Kids - GoodRx
网页2023年5月15日 · Polyethylene glycol 3350 (Miralax) is the first-choice treatment for constipation in children. Laxatives are relatively safe to use in kids, but each one has its own side effects. Talk to your child’s medical provider to see which treatment option is best.
Laxative (MiraLAX) Treatment for Children - My Doctor Online
网页Functional constipation can be treated with MiraLAX. It’s an over-the-counter stool softener that’s safe for children when used as directed. Please carefully follow these directions. For the first 7 days, give your child MiraLAX once each …
MiraLAX, GlycoLax, or ClearLax - Nationwide Children's Hospital
网页Polyethylene glycol (PEG) 3350 is a medicine that relieves constipation. It’s sold under brand names like MiraLAX ®, GlycoLax ®, and ClearLax ®. It works with the water in your body to soften poop, so it’s easier to pass. It can take up to 24 hours for it to work. This medicine is sold over the counter, or you can get a prescription for it.
MiraLAX Safety and Use in Children - PedsDocTalk
网页2023年7月10日 · MiraLAX is an osmotic laxative, meaning very little medication is absorbed, and instead, the medication works to pull extra fluid into the intestine to soften stool. For children, it’s dosed based on a patient’s weight and typically works within 24 hours of taking it.