Pediatric laxatives are an effective way to treat constipation in children. Learn more about the two most common types of laxatives for children – those derived from senna and polyethylene glycol (PEG).
Pediatric laxatives used to treat constipation in children work in different ways. This video describes how two of the most common types of laxatives work. Learn how senna laxatives and PEG laxatives work and the difference between stimulant laxatives and osmotic laxatives.
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