Question 1

at what age can a baby take miralax (polyethylene glycol)?  my pediatrician old me it is safe to give my 10 month old benefiber, but it is still not doing the trick.

Accepted Answer

It is safe: It is safe to take MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) for a 10 month old, especially if constipation is a big problem. It can take between 1-4 days to really be effective. Just follow the weight based dosing guidelines and you will be fine.

Question 2

was advised to give maalox for infant constipation. is this ok or is miralax (polyethylene glycol) better?

Accepted Answer

Miralax (polyethylene glycol): Maalox tends to be more of an antacid.Miralax (polyethylene glycol) is better than constipation.

Question 3

whats the youngest age a baby can take miralax (polyethylene glycol)?

Accepted Answer

1 year: no real minimal age but would carefully manage diet and even use glycercin suppositories before relying on Miralax (polyethylene glycol) at such a young age

Question 4

can a 1 yr old baby take everyday any kind of fiber or miralax (polyethylene glycol) because of constipation caused by whole milk?and if yes how much the recommended dose?

Accepted Answer

Diet modification: Try to increase the amount of ruins and vegetables in her diet rather than getting her started on laxatives. A good way too is to cut down on the dairy products for awhile.

Question 5

ok for breastfeeding mother to take ducolax or miralax (polyethylene glycol)? baby is 13 weeks. if not, what stool softening med is safe?

Accepted Answer

Miralax (polyethylene glycol) is safe: Miralax (polyethylene glycol) is a safe and effective stool softener for breastfeeding mothers. There is little to no systemic absorption of this medication. To help with issues of constipation also suggest increased exercise, increased hydration with water, and a balanced diet with lots of fruits, vegetables, and items high in fiber.

Question 6

how safe is it to take miralax (polyethylene glycol) on a daily basis? my son took it daily between the ages of 2-3. now i read a study it causes autism.

Accepted Answer

Quite safe: Mirilax is a product that has been used fro decades in adults & at least the last decade with infants & children. It holds on to water after it is hydrated & passes through the bowel without ever entering the blood.Any speculation that it could be related to autism has no basis in fact. Sadly, some conditions escape a reasoned explanation & until one is found there will be many such myths.

Question 7

can mirilax cause gas in babies?

Accepted Answer

Not really.: Gas in babies is either swallowed air, or from incomplete digestion of food. Miralax (polyethylene glycol) has nothing to do with this.

Question 8

what the right dose of miralax
for a 4 month old baby?

Accepted Answer

I recommend 2.5-5 ml: but this depends a little on the size of your baby.  Preschool children easily tolerate 1 cap full, which is 17 grams (about a tablespoon or 15ml).  If dose is not effective in 8-12 hours, a repeat dose may be given until stool is soft.  Too large a dose will cause diarrhea and can potentially cause dehydration, so be sure to offer fluids.

Question 9

is it okay to take miralax and exlax at the same time?

Accepted Answer

:  No, it is not ok to take these two laxatives together.  When taken simultaneously the risk of gastrointestinal side effects such as ischemic (lack of blood) colitis and ulceration of the colon , though rare, may occur. 
It is always wise the first examine your diet as a cause of constipation.  If this is not effective, contact your physician before self treatment

Question 10

can you take miralax & amitiza together? if so, what would be a safe dose of each. the amitiza i have is the 8 mcg?

Accepted Answer

: Go to drugs.com and enter both into interaction checker and then decide and discuss with your Dr.

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At what age can a baby take miralax (polyethylene glycol)? my pediatrician old me it is safe to give my 10 month old benefiber, but it is still not doing the trick.

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Was advised to give maalox for infant constipation. is this ok or is miralax (polyethylene glycol) better?

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Whats the youngest age a baby can take miralax (polyethylene glycol)?

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Can a 1 yr old baby take everyday any kind of fiber or miralax (polyethylene glycol) because of constipation caused by whole milk?and if yes how much the recommended dose?

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Ok for breastfeeding mother to take ducolax or miralax (polyethylene glycol)? baby is 13 weeks. if not, what stool softening med is safe?

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How safe is it to take miralax (polyethylene glycol) on a daily basis? my son took it daily between the ages of 2-3. now i read a study it causes autism.

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Can mirilax cause gas in babies?

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What the right dose of miralax for a 4 month old baby?

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Is it okay to take miralax and exlax at the same time?

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Can you take miralax & amitiza together? if so, what would be a safe dose of each. the amitiza i have is the 8 mcg?

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