Is Milk of Magnesia safe for a 3 year old?

Answer by  Latin4 (11170)

Look on the back of the bottle and read the instructions. If your child has a problem, check with the doctor first before giving him something. Adult medicine is not always broken down for children to use. There might be something else going on and Milk of Magnesia will only make it worse.

Answer by  cafish (2035)

This is safe to give to a child, but should be used under a doctor's direction. It should only be used after natural remedies are used. These include regulating the diet and giving him/her fruit juices to drink daily. This is a laxative that causes stool to soften and the child's bowel habits should be monitored with this medication.

Answer by  liblady (366)

Milk of Magnesia is a safe treatment for toddlers experiencing constipation. As with all treatments for children, it should be administered under close supervision by a doctor. Many children dislike the taste and texture, so try mixing it into a milkshake or some Tang.

Answer by  lexuslady315 (635)

I have used it for a child that had hoof in mouth disease, or cocksackie, it looks like little blisters in their mouth, mix with benedryl and paint their mouth.