Jonah was put on Miralax by his doctor for an extended period of time and developed serious side effects. His mom shares their story and how she worked to find out what was causing his constipation and what she did to heal the damage caused by Miralax.
I believe that Castor oil is safer for short term use for constipation relief than Mineral Oil but neither one should be used for more than 7 days.
Castor oil has been used medically for thousands of years. There is evidence of it being used by Ancient Egyptians. Generations of mothers have used Castor oil for constipation relief for their families. When something has been used for thousands of years, it generally shows that it is safe and effective. You can take Castor oil internally for immediate constipation relief or use a Castor oil pack as a constipation remedy.
If you need to do a clean-out or colonoscopy prep, there are safe and effective solutions that avoid Miralax and other PEG products
It is exhausting to struggle with chronic constipation. But there are things you can do that are safe and natural that will help you to get relief from your constipation.
The Bristol Stool Chart is one too that is helpful to help you determine if you are dealing with constipation.
Miralax is often given by doctors for constipation. But over 25,000 reports of adverse events have been reported to the FDA including multiple deaths. Thankfully there are a lot of alternatives to Miralax that are safe and effective.
The Bristol Stool Chart – How to Tell if My Child Constipated? How often should my child have a bowel movement? Ideally, your child will
If you or your child has experienced side effects while on Miralax, please report the side effects.