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We are gluten free/dairy free and eat lots of fruits and veggies but my 17 month old still cannot poop. at first i started with suppositories but those stopped working and now he can't go without the help of an enema. his doctor said miralax to flush him
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Yes: In general MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) is a great osmotic laxative. See your doctor for specific diagnosis
Answered 1/31/2016
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