What damages could I recover? MiraLax is manufactured by Bayer, and was approved by the U. MiraLax works by bringing water into the bowels, which helps keep the digestive system regular.
Stool becomes softer when the bowels retain water. The usual dose of MiraLax is 17 grams about 1 heaping tablespoon of powder per day or as directed by physician in 8 ounces of liquid. Each bottle of MiraLax is supplied with a measuring cap marked to contain 17 grams of laxative powder when filled to the indicated line. MiraLax is also available in packets.
Two to 4 days may be required to produce a bowel movement. Get Alerts. Toggle nav Miralax. Is this a good medication? Be the first to vote! Trending Topics Taxotere side effects include permanent hair loss Diabetes drug Invokana lawsuit information Xarelto bleeding side effects Problems from Essure birth control procedure. Add Info.
Add Recall Info. Cancel Post Info. Ask a Question. Cancel Post Message. Ask a doctor before use if you have nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks irritable bowel syndrome. Now parents like Ward—more than 13, and counting—are joining forces in a Facebook group called Parents Against Miralax in order to stop the recommendation of the medication known generically as PEG to young children.
For it's part, FDA told Action News that there is not sufficient data to link PEG to serious neuropsychiatric issues in children, or to warrant any additional warnings at this time. For now, that study is still ongoing, and the results will be disclosed to the FDA once they are released. But experts like David Bunkin, M. He told Parents. Bunkin explained. Bunkin's sentiments echo that of Steve Hodges, M.
Hodges wrote. That definitely gives us a little comfort. But if you're still feeling wary of dishing out the med, you may want to consider using an enema or physical therapy instead, or try adding fiber-rich foods and prune juice to your child's diet to help move things along. Hollee Actman Becker is a freelance writer, blogger, and mom of two who writes about parenting and pop culture. Check out her website holleeactmanbecker. I am the father that was in the ABC piece, actually, we are all in the group.
Steve Hodges the urologist comments periodically also; I give Mr. Hodges a lot of credit for being involved and listening to the stories.
Hope to see you in there. My son has been on miralax for the past year and they told me his personality changes were because we stopped his concerta abruptly, at the same time he started the miralax. I'm heartbroken over finding this article.
It all makes so much more sense now!
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