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.

Constipation in children is a widespread problem. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) states that 1 in 20 children’s doctor visits are due to constipation.

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.

Medically reviewed by Beth Thomas, PharmD Key Takeaways Castor oil can be used to treat constipation but may offer other ...

Glycerin: Adults and children over 12 years old can insert a single suppository containing 2 or 3 grams of glycerin. Children ages 2 to 6 years will require suppositories made for children ...

This shortage of polyethylene glycol 3350 — the generic name for over-the-counter laxatives — has people scrambling for alternatives and doctors advising against using laxatives in excess.

It’s difficult to predict when the current shortage will resolve, Meyer said, as that will depend on drugmakers' ability to ramp up production. Warning signs of laxative abuse If someone is ...