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 ...

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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 ...

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.

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 ...

There are many potential causes for constipation in children, and persistent cases do require a medical opinion. However, many cases of constipation will resolve with a simple, dietary approach. It's ...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has requested an examination into the safety of an adult laxative that is routinely administered to constipated children. Miralax (polyethylene glycol (PEG) 3350 ...