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Is Hives A Side Effect Of Miralax?
My 9 year old son started miralax daily 2.5 months ago, now he has hives with no other symptoms, they started in his groin and left leg aprox 2 days ago then coming and going since late after noon today on his neck, face, legs, behind knees, anticubital areas and wrists, could this be from the miralax? please let us know
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Hi,
Miralax contains polyethylene glycol (PEG) which is used as a laxative to treat occasional constipation or irregular bowel movements. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. But seek immediate medical attention if someone notices any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including rash, itching, swelling of the face, tongue or throat, breathing difficulties, severe dizziness etc. Miralax may cause allergy related hives or urticaria - raised red welts on the surface of skin. Children are particularly susceptible to hives and face a grave risk of anaphylaxis - a life threatening allergic reaction that may develop within minutes or even seconds after ingesting a PEG containing laxative.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician,
Miralax contains polyethylene glycol (PEG) which is used as a laxative to treat occasional constipation or irregular bowel movements. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. But seek immediate medical attention if someone notices any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including rash, itching, swelling of the face, tongue or throat, breathing difficulties, severe dizziness etc. Miralax may cause allergy related hives or urticaria - raised red welts on the surface of skin. Children are particularly susceptible to hives and face a grave risk of anaphylaxis - a life threatening allergic reaction that may develop within minutes or even seconds after ingesting a PEG containing laxative.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician,
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