How much miralax do you give a child?

The starting Miralax dose for children ages 1-5 years is 1 teaspoon per year of age daily. (For example, a 3 year old child would get 3 teaspoons of Miralax.) This dose can then be increased or decre teaspoon every third day until the child is having daily soft stools.

Is miralax and GlycoLax the same?

polyethylene glycol (Miralax, Glycolax): Laxative Side Effects & Dosage.

How long does it take for GlycoLax to work?

GlycoLax™ softens the stool and increases the frequency of bowel movements by retaining water in the stool. Your first bowel movement will usually happen in two to four days, although results may vary for individual patients. GlycoLax™ achieves its best results when used between one and two weeks.

Is GlycoLax safe?

Polyethylene glycol 3350 (PEG 3350) is a relatively safe agent for the short-term treatment of constipation. Clinical trials to date have evaluated the safety and efficacy of PEG 3350 in doses of 17 grams/day in adults for up to 6 months. Flatulence and nausea may occur infrequently.

How quickly does MiraLax work child?

According to the label, it typically works within 24 to 72 hours. This is a long time to wait, especially when your little one is uncomfortable, but don’t give your child more than what your pediatrician recommends.

How much miralax Can I give a 6 year old?

Your child weighs about:

Children under 5 years old	Give ½ capful mixed into ½ to 1 cup of water or juice
Children 5 to 12 years old	Give ¾ capful mixed in 1 cup of water or juice
Children 12 years old and older	Give 1 capful, mixed in 1 cup of water or juice

What can I give my child instead of MiraLAX?

Here’s what I think: Miralax and its generic equivalents are generally safe, but there are alternatives, such as lactulose and magnesium citrate, that work well for most kids and pose no safety concerns in recommended doses. Parents worried about Miralax need not give it to their children.

Is it safe to take polyethylene glycol daily?

Do not use polyethylene glycol 3350 more than once per day. Call your doctor if you are still constipated or irregular after using this medication for 7 days in a row.

What drug class is Glycolax?

Polyethylene glycol 3350 is used to treat occasional constipation. Polyethylene glycol 3350 is in a class of medications called osmotic laxatives.

What do you need to know about GlycoLax use?

GlycoLax is a laxative solution that increases the amount of water in the intestinal tract to stimulate bowel movements. GlycoLax is used as a laxative to treat occasional constipation or irregular bowel movements. GlycoLax may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

When to give polyethylene glycol to a child?

Oral powdered polyethylene glycol at a maintenance dose of 0.78 g/kg/day is safe and effective for patients younger than 18 months. Dose and safety profiles are similar for those reported in older children. Polyethylene glycol for constipation in children younger than eighteen months old J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr.

Is it safe to take GlycoLax while pregnant?

It is not known whether GlycoLax will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication. It is not known whether polyethylene glycol 3350 passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby.

Is it OK to take GlycoLax for constipation?

GlycoLax is used as a laxative to treat occasional constipation or irregular bowel movements. GlycoLax may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. You should not use GlycoLax if you have a bowel obstruction or intestinal blockage.