How to use pedia lax

This product is used to relieve occasional constipation. Glycerin belongs to a class of drugs known as hyperosmotic laxatives. It works by drawing water into the intestines. This effect usually results in a bowel movement within 15 to 60 minutes.

Mix the syrup, liquid or drops in 4 to 8 ounces of fruit juice, milk or infant formula to prevent throat irritation and mask a bitter taste. Use this medication only when needed. Do not use this product for more than 1 week unless directed by your doctor. Relief is usually seen in 1 to 3 days.

Lie your child on their side with the lower leg straightened out and the upper leg bent forward toward the stomach. Insert the suppository into the rectum (bum) with your finger, aiming it toward your child’s belly button. The suppository should be placed 1/2 to 1 inch inside the opening of the rectum.

A Better Choice for Children

Pedia-Lax® has two products kids can take by mouth that are specially formulated for children. They help to soften stool, work quickly and are gentler than adult remedies , making them a better choice for kids. Pedia-Lax® Chewable Tablets provide quick relief in 30 minutes to 6 hours.

Pedia-Lax® Liquid Stool Softener is designed for less urgent cases when you want gradual relief over a 12- to 72-hour period. It works gently on their systems and comes in a new berry-flavored liquid that mixes easily with their favorite juice or a glass of milk.

Pedia-Lax Liquid rectal side effects

severe stomach pain or cramping; rectal bleeding; or. no bowel movement within 1 hour after use.

While some toddlers go to the bathroom every day like clockwork, other kids can go two, three, or even more days without having any bowel movements. Seeing an empty toilet day after day might fill parents with panic, but constipation in toddlers isn’t usually a sign of any serious disease.

Pedia-Lax Chewable side effects

severe nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea; no bowel movement after using the medicine as a laxative; rectal bleeding; or. worsening symptoms.

No. Pedia-Lax® Glycerin Suppositories are designed for use in children ages 2-5 years. Talk to your pediatrician about use in children below age 2.

You can stand with one leg up on a chair or lie on your side with one leg straight and the other bent in toward your stomach. Gently spread your buttocks open. Carefully push the suppository, tapered end first, about 1 inch into your bottom. Close your legs and sit or lie still for about 15 minutes to let it dissolve.

If this product is used too frequently, it may cause loss of normal bowel function and an inability to have a bowel movement without using the product (laxative dependence). If you notice symptoms of overuse, such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, decreased weight, or weakness, contact your doctor promptly.