Pediatric Primary Care by Richardson Beth

Author:Richardson, Beth [Richardson, Beth]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Published: 2011-10-19T00:00:00+00:00

b. Polyethylene glycol/PEG 3350 (Miralax, Glycolax): for children older than 1 year of age and younger than 3 years start with 2 teaspoons in 4 ounces of any noncarbonated beverage/day; older than 5 years can increase to 17 g (1 heaping tablespoon) in 8 ounces beverage/day. Stir powder well to dissolve; excellent palatability and acceptance. Titrate dose to achieve soft stools.

c. Mineral oil: Never give to infants younger than 1 year or patients at risk for aspiration (e.g., neurologically impaired). Difficult to regulate dose, start with 1-3 mL/kg/day. Rarely used.

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