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Urgent is it safe for my 4 year old to take smooth lax polyethylene glycol 3350 power. he weighs 36 pounds. if so how much. it says to take 17g?
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Safe: The popular brand name for this medication is called miralax (polyethylene glycol). It is used for constipation. You can give half to one capful dissolved in water every day. One cap is usually 17g. The dosage is usually titrated based on the response. The goal is to have one soft bowel motion every day.
Answered 6/24/2015
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