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Which is safer to give to an 8 yr old lactulose or miralax (polyethylene glycol)?

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Miralax (polyethylene glycol): I would use the miralax (polyethylene glycol) in the recommended doses from your pediatrician.

Answered 7/29/2014

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18 yr old son hasnt had a bm in 3 days i gave him miralax (polyethylene glycol) for 2 days and still nothing should I give him something else? He has left side discomfort.

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