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Comparing Oral Laxative Options for Children
When it comes to selecting the right children's oral laxative, it's important to pick a form, formula and flavor that meet the needs of your pediatric patient. Easy-to-dose formulations and great-tasting flavors help improve compliance, while relieving constipation quickly helps improve long-term outcomes. It's also very important to select a product that the FDA endorses as safe and effective for pediatric populations.
So, how do oral laxative options stack up?
| MADE FOR KIDS | EASY-TO-DOSE FORMULATION | KID-FRIENDLY FLAVORS | QUICK RELIEF | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fletcher's | X | X | X | |
| Little Phillip's | X | X | X | |
| Little Tummies | X | X | ||
| MiraLAX | ||||
| Pedia-Lax | X | X | X | X |
Pedia-Lax provides a range of formulas developed specifically for treating constipation in children, including Pedia-Lax Quick Dissolve Strips and Chewable Tablets. The formulas are designed to provide health care professionals with the range of products they need for the different types of constipation, in forms, flavors, and dosing designed to enhance compliance.
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