What is the best laxative for children? Constipation can happen to any child. It is hard for parents to see their child uncomfortable from the pain and pressure that constipation causes. Children’s ...

Q: My 2-year-old grandson has problems with constipation, and his pediatrician has recommended MiraLAX to be taken daily. He has now been taking it for about two months. I am concerned that his ...

Amid soaring demand for laxatives, many brands are in short supply across the country. This shortage of polyethylene glycol 3350 — the generic name for over-the-counter laxatives — has people ...

Robert O. Heuckeroth, MD, PhD, and Ritu Verma, MBChB, will lead a study assessing the safety of a laxative for adults that is often given to constipated children, according to a New York Times report.

One in every 20 doctor visits for children is regarding constipation, according to the National Institutes of Health. One in every 20 doctor visits for children is regarding constipation, according to ...