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My daughter is having bowel problems. 3 days miralax (polyethylene glycol) now bm. is something wrong? she is 3
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Constipation : miralax (polyethylene glycol) can take up to a week to work. Make sure your child is drinking plenty of water and not overdoing the dairy products. Fresh fruits and veggies add fiber. Discuss with your pediatrician other dietary guidelines for preventing chronic issues
Answered 5/16/2016
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