Including Kids: Miralax
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How Long Does It Take Miralax to Work on a Toddler?
Asked by D.M. from Boston
on October 20, 2011
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My 2 yr old daughter has been very constipated for the last two days. She says it hurts to poop so her pedi suggested Miralax (once a day/half a cap full). I'm just ...
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- It takes however long it takes for food to move through the digestive tract. It binds with the food and keeps it moist/soft, but it isn't a "medicine" that acts on wha...
- It can take about 2 days to start working. If she is that uncomfortable, you can try a child's suppository. Those work within 20mins, but my daughter always made a bi...
- We have dealt with issues since birth and have used Miralax numerous times. Most recently after 6 days of only water passing and having a partial blockage we put him ...
2 Yr Old Prescribed Miralax for 4 Weeks for Severe Constipation
Asked by K.T. from Minneapolis
on April 29, 2010
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My 2 year old is VERY constipated. A little background: He was constipated even at 3 weeks old and didn't poop for 8 days at one point. He had colic as a newborn until...
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- My daughter is 3 and has always had issues with her bowels. I have heard of kids being blocked up, but still having soft bowel movements. It's like when you have an ol...
- My son had to take Miralax for 3 months. He is totally fine, no side effects at all. He also gets constipated really easy too even though I've changed his diet. Mirala...
- My 2 year old daughter is just like your son. She's had constipation issues since she was a few weeks old. She went 10 days without a poop several times before her fir...
Benefiber,is It Safe for Kids?
Asked by H.D. from Chicago
on January 4, 2011
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My daughter's doctor wants me to start her on Miralax for constipation but that seems like more of a "fix" for the time being but adding fiber seems like a good long t...
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- I just want to chime in: blueberries. They do wonders. I don't think I would have made it through my pregnancy without them. Lost of fiber, tasty as can be... no more ...
- Add oatmeal and other higher fiber foods. Some people just have a different system and need that extra boost occasionally. Our 7 year old had an issue recently and th...
- Yeah I am going to go ahead and tell you that a stimualnt such as Miralax can be quite uncomfortable and fiber is much more natural. I know this from working in a phar...
My Four Year Old Constipation
Asked by R.T. from Los Angeles
on May 3, 2010
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my four year old has been constipated on and off for a few years now ive tried everything including miralax and he is always stating his butt hurts or there will be a ...
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- my son has the same problem. I give him children's benefiber in his drink at each meal. For a while we wold have to give him enema's when his BM was too far overdo. T...
- Hi R., Fiber! Fruits and veggies and lots of water. Avoid fast foods and processed foods. Everybody should "go" about an hour after EVERY meal. Laxatives can help f...
- I have just been going through this same problem with my four year old. I finally found a Nurse Practitioner that specializes in "poop" through my pediatrician. I wa...
3 Yr Old Boy with Frequent Constipation
Asked by M.B. from Portland
on March 21, 2008
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My 3 yr old frequently gets constipated. He is potty training, so I'm not sure if he is afraid of something or what is going on. He eats a decent diet, so I don't thin...
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- Hey M., Thanks for posting this! I'm having a similar issue with my 2 year old - she started using the potty on a consistent basis about four weeks ago and all of a...
- If he's had pain while deficating then he may be holding back to avoid more pain. He may also be holding back because he doesn't want to take the time to go to the ba...
- HI there. I can't tell you how similiar of issues we have had! My son was on Miralax for almost 2 years. We have been in and out of the hospital due to severe constipa...
Constipation of a 10 Mth Old and a 2 Year Old
Asked by G.G. from Kansas City
on October 16, 2009
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Both my daughters have been constipated for about 2 days, they.ve had BM but it is usually a small amount of 4-5 sm hard balls. I've heard of the Miralx helping them, ...
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- Trust me from someone who has tried EVERYTHING for 2 of my kiddo's - Miralax is the answer. I would start with 1/4 capful and see if that does the trick and up it fro...
- My two year old just went through this. The doctor told me to give her half a cap of miralax mixed in water...you might call your pediatrician just to double check. Th...
- If this is a new issue for both girls, I would ask what caused it in both of them a the same time. If it is a chronic issue, I would use miralax. We started our dau...
Daughter Afraid to Poop!
Asked by K.P. from Kansas City
on April 27, 2009
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I need your help moms! My 2 year old girl is holding in her poop! She intentionally clenches so it won't come out then she cries until it passes. I have no idea why...
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- Hi! I agree with Gale. Dont push the pooping on the potty thing. If shes peeing on there fine, then great. But what I learned with potty training, is pooping comes...
- I really suggest backing off the potty training!! In her mind she isn't ready yet, and if you keep pushing it she could develop some serious medical issues! I've seen ...
- she needs to be under care of physician in my opinion my friend had this happen with her four year old no less and they moved back to diapers..had to give dr note to ...
Need Help Fast...2 Yr Old Holding in Poop
Asked by T.C. from Dallas
on December 19, 2010
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She has issues with constpation and is on miralax everyday. Long story short we stoped giving it for a couple days and now she is backed up and hasn't pooped for days....
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- My daughter had the same problem that stemmed from food allergies that she had as an infant. First, make sure she is not allergic to foods such as milk, eggs and whea...
- When my Daughter was that age, she got constipated and would, on purpose, withhold her poop. We... had to see a Pediatric Gastroenterologist. HE said.... that once a...
- WE went through this and had to go the the pediactric GI He prescribed metamucil free and clear in addition to the Miralax and the high fiber diet. It started around ...
Help for Constipation in Girls
Asked by J.M. from Philadelphia
on December 22, 2010
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My 5 year old daughter is really constipated she holds it in she has not gone for almost two weeks we went specialist we tried laxatives,miralax fiber but its just see...
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- Lot's of fiber and keeping her hydrated (lot's of water/prune juice) should help. Fruits and veggies, raisins, prunes, leafy salads, etc. Have her eat high fiber bra...
- What is her diet like? Will she eat fruits like grapes , plums etc? Stuff that helps you go. Do you know why she is holding? Did she have a painful BM once and is now ...
- magnesium citrate can help. You can find it in a health food store in pills or a tasty drink called Calm. Some like George's Aloe Vera also.
Recommendations to Use for a 5 Yr Old That Gets Constipated??
Asked by M.M. from Minneapolis
on March 28, 2012
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Hi there my son has a hard time with his bowels! He currently is on miralax pretty much daily or everyother day! Im just really not one or to give my kids medications ...
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- Probiotics are good for every age. I would recommend it. Get your little one off of miralax. It isn't good for him. I would recommend more water in his diet. Cut the s...
- I'm loving all the great answers you have received. Little changes of additional fiber can be so helpful, and become a way of eating for a lifetime. One little chang...
- This is from Mayo Clinic and read to end of it. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/constipation-in-children/DS01138/METHOD=print A good diet and exercise, water, and...
