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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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Miralax (polyethylene glycol): Maalox tends to be more of an antacid.Miralax (polyethylene glycol) is better than constipation.
Answered 10/7/2019
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