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Q: My 2-year-old grandson has problems with constipation, and his pediatrician has recommended MiraLAX to be taken daily. He has now been taking it for about two months. I am concerned that his ...

When a phase two clinical trial from Japan suggested that a common constipation medicine might slow the progression of ...

Robert O. Heuckeroth, MD, PhD, and Ritu Verma, MBChB, will lead a study assessing the safety of a laxative for adults that is often given to constipated children, according to a New York Times report.

There are many potential causes for constipation in children, and persistent cases do require a medical opinion. However, many cases of constipation will resolve with a simple, dietary approach. It's ...

MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol 3350) is a brand-name drug used for constipation in adults and certain children. MiraLAX comes as a dissolvable powder that’s typically taken once per day. It’s available ...

Constipation in Kids: Constipation is a common problem in both adults and young children. However, the problem is that most ...

Amid soaring demand for laxatives, many brands are in short supply across the country. This shortage of polyethylene glycol 3350 — the generic name for over-the-counter laxatives — has people ...

Could you please tell me if you know of a natural laxative for my two-year-old? The doctor has prescribed lactulose but I don't want to keep giving it to her. She is a very allergic child, reacting to ...