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What are the side effects of Miralax in toddlers?
Eighteen studies covering more than 1,600 children have suggested that polyethylene glycol preparations increase the frequency of bowel motions in constipated children compared to other medications. Miralax does have documented side effects, including nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea and flatulence.
How much Miralax Can I give my toddler?
The starting Miralax dose for children ages 1-5 years is 1 teaspoon per year of age daily. (For example, a 3 year old child would get 3 teaspoons of Miralax.) This dose can then be increased or decreased by 12 teaspoon every third day until the child is having daily soft stools.
How long can a toddler take Miralax?
Miralax should be used until a child can easily pass stools daily that are a 4 on the scale below. Most children need to be on the Miralax for 6-12 months.
How do I give my toddler Miralax?
A child will not become dependent on Miralax by using it.
- Mix 2 teaspoons of Miralax in their food or drink 1-2x/day for 2-4 weeks.
- Once the patient has been stooling well for 2-4 weeks, try decreasing the dose of their medication by ¼ to ½ teaspoon per dose.
What can I give a 2 year old for constipation?
To soften the stools and make them easier to pass, increase the amount of non-dairy fluid and fiber your child gets each day. High-fiber foods include fruits and fruit juices that contain sorbitol (prune, mango, pear), vegetables (broccoli, peas), beans, and whole-grain breads and cereals.
What to do for a constipated 2 year old?
DO:
- Encourage your child to drink plenty of fluids. Stick to water or water with just a splash of fruit juice.
- Get your child moving. Exercise stimulates digestion and helps prevent constipation.
- Stock up on fiber-rich foods.
- Institute some sort of reward system.
- Use petroleum jelly.
Does MiraLax cause seizures?
“We continue to monitor adverse events associated with MiraLax and are aware of cases of seizures occurring in adults taking polyethylene glycol 3500, the active ingredient of Miralax.
Who should not use miralax?
You should not use MiraLAX if you are allergic to polyethylene glycol, or if you have a bowel obstruction or intestinal blockage. If you have any of these conditions, you could have dangerous or life-threatening side effects from polyethylene glycol 3350.
Who shouldnt take MiraLAX?
There are 3 disease interactions with MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol 3350) which include: inflammatory bowel disease. intestinal obstruction disorders. GI obstruction/perforation.
Who should not use MiraLAX?
Can MiraLax damage kidneys?
Yes, Miralax (polyethylene glycol with salts) is safe to use with Stage 3 chronic kidney disease (CKD).