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My 10 y.o. complais that its hard to get his stool out. is there a childrens laxative to soften it?
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No laxative: There is a huge difference between laxatives and stool softeners. First, increase the fiber in child's diet and how much water child drinks daily. If you have tried this and stool still hard, then stool softeners such as MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) can be helpful. Steer clear of actual laxatives - these can cause more problems than they solve.
Answered 10/2/2016
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