![]() ![]() Which, to some, might sound like, “I don’t want to be held liable, but I want to sell as many bottles as I can.” Here’s their official opinion, “Ask A Doctor”. That’s a pretty wide range of ages there, no? ![]() It only gives instructions on dosages and how to use it for people 17 or older. Or the fact MiraLax and Antifreeze are 1st cousins… Reason #3 – MiraLax Doesn’t Even Recommend It.Īs if the reports on the spikes in anxiety, depression, and behavioral issues weren’t enough to make you think twice about giving your child MiraLax. It’s much more direct and impactful than that. So, this isn’t a case of people grasping at straws to link a meaningless trace amount of a toxic ingredient to a drug. ![]() In other words, if you remove PEG 3350 and Ethylene Glycol from MiraLax, it’s no longer “MiraLax”, it’s just fluid sitting in a bottle. “Active Ingredient” means it’s the main ingredient that makes the drug work. The active ingredient (PEG 3350) in MiraLax, and it’s off-brand counterparts, contains the same toxic compound (ethylene glycol) found in Antifreeze. Reason #2 – Miralax And Antifreeze Are Like 1st Cousins She’s not the only parent who has come forward with reports of similar symptoms.īut those are NOT symptoms I’m willing to trade for constipation relief. Jeanie described the side-effects as “Near psychiatric events with paranoia, mood swings, aggression, rage…It was horrifying to see my daughter change like that and to not completely go back to normal.” Who, according to and CBS Action News, “gave her 3-and-a-half-year-old daughter Nicole on the advice of a doctor, and within 10 days, Nicole’s personality had changed drastically.” It was the pressure being applied by thousands of parents complaining about the issue. Thanks to those reports surfacing, the FDA has awarded The Children’s Hospital Of Philadelphia $325,000.00 to conduct an official study to get to the bottom of it.īut it wasn’t just the reports that moved the FDA to take action. “The FDA has now stepped in and involved themselves in the matter after filing reports of their own showing 167 different cases of children experiencing adverse effects after taking the drug.” There’s been a growing number of parents coming forward with disturbing reports of their children experiencing a variety of neuropsychiatric issues after taking MiraLax (and similar off-brand versions of the drug) Here’s why… 3 Reasons children 16 and under should NOT take MiraLax (or any off-brand version of the drug)… Reason #1: Potentially Negative (And Permanent) Side Effects That Damage Speech And Behavior – As Well As Spikes In Anxiety And Depression. If they did, I’m doubtful they would prescribe it to their 16 and under patients. The majority of them are not fully aware of what I’m about to share with you…YET. They’re doing the very best they can with the tools and information they have. I’m not sure parents would be as excited about that relief if they knew what else Miralax might be doing to their child.Įspecially considering the fact that there’s a much safer and longer-lasting alternative (more on that in just a minute). The natural step to take is to schedule an appointment with a doctor where the child typically gets prescribed a drug called “Miralax” (polyethylene glycol 3350) – or an off-brand version of it.Īlthough it may give the child quick relief from their pain and constipation… Normally, parents will reach for different types of food, juices, and at-home remedies in search of something to ease the pain. Not to mention, the sleepless nights, mood swings and painful trips to the bathroom for the child. Or curled up in a ball trying to find a position that gives them a little relief. No parent wants to see their child wincing in pain from having their stomach tied up in knots and painfully bloated. Here are 3 Eye-Opening Reasons Children 16 And Under Should NOT Take The So-Called “Healthy” Laxative.īeing a parent of a child who regularly struggles with constipation is exhausting.Įven more so for the child going through it. Thanks To A Fast-Growing Group Of Experts And Parents Who Are Speaking Up And Shedding Light On The Possible Dangers Of Children Under 16 Using MiraLax (Or any off-brand version of it). ![]()
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