Natural Calm Magnesium Citrate is a very effective home remedy for constipation in children, giving quick relief. It works quickly and is safe and effective in children.
Chemical laxatives can cause side effects in children and many, including Miralax, are not approved for use in children under 17. Magnesium, Senna, Vitamin C, salt, and oil can all be used for safe, effective and immediate constipation relief in children. These natural home remedies work in different ways. What is causing your child’s constipation and how constipated they are, will determine which of these home remedies is the best for your child to bring them immediate relief from their constipation.
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
Constipation Relief for Adults, Finding the Root Cause of the Constipation, Healing the Gut from Chronic Constipation and Laxatives, Miralax Safety
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.
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.
