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Has anyone tried Pedia-Lax Liquid Glycerin Laxative Suppositories for thier 5 year old?

We tried two days of Miralax with no luck (he's 5). He just got over a bad cold & now he's constipated. Have you tried Pedia-Lax Liquid Glycerin Laxative Suppositories? I saw it on Walgreen's web site with good reviews. I called his Pediatrician & the nurse will only recommend Miralax over the phone otherwise I have to bring him in to see a Dr. He was just there Sunday because of his cold & they never give any meds so I really don't want to bring him in so the Dr. can tell me what to use over the counter. Any recommendations are appreciated. Thanks!

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Anonymous

Asked by Anonymous at 4:38 PM on May. 17, 2012 in School-Age Kids (5-8)

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  • I gave my 5 year old Fleets Pedi-lax chewable tablets. It worked rather quickly. Than I gave a fiber bar daily for a couple weeks to be sure that she was on track.
    tootoobusy

    Answer by tootoobusy at 5:03 PM on May. 17, 2012

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  • Yes, I'm aware of how it is given. You need to clear any laxative with his pediatrician, especially a suppository.

    And if you dilute the prune juice it's likely he won't have the same gastrointestinal issues that you do
    BrawnwynII

    Answer by BrawnwynII at 5:04 PM on May. 17, 2012

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  • "I gave my 5 year old Fleets Pedi-lax chewable tablets"

    This would be a safer alternative, if you're set on a laxative.
    BrawnwynII

    Answer by BrawnwynII at 5:05 PM on May. 17, 2012

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  • nope. i only give prune juice 8 oz at a time with 1 hour intervals until the system works
    feralxat

    Answer by feralxat at 4:47 PM on May. 17, 2012

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  • I'm not a strong proponent of laxatives for children.

    Prune juice. A lot of water. Give it a couple of days
    BrawnwynII

    Answer by BrawnwynII at 4:57 PM on May. 17, 2012

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  • He hasn't had a bowel movement in 4 days & I take prune juice when I am constipated & I get terrible gas pains. This is given rectally.
    Anonymous

    Comment by Anonymous (original poster) at 5:02 PM on May. 17, 2012

  • Apple juice works for my 8 year old.
    sweetangie79

    Answer by sweetangie79 at 11:15 PM on May. 17, 2012

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