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MiraLAX Dangers: Hidden Risks & Lawsuits Exposed #shorts

9 Jul 2026 · 1 min

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In this YouTube short, Dr. Tabatha Barber warns that Miralax (polyethylene glycol 3350) is toxic, especially for children. She states that Miralax is not approved for individuals under 17 and definitely not for those under 2 years old. Barber cites studies and numerous lawsuits alleging that the product harms the gut microbiome and may cause neuropsychiatric and behavioral issues in pediatric users. She shares her personal experience of chronic constipation treated with Miralax, describing severe cramping, pain, and urgent bathroom trips that occurred at inconvenient times. The video emphasizes the need for caution, increased water and fiber intake, and skepticism toward Miralax’s safety profile.

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Miralax is toxic. I always talk about this in terms of Miratox. There's actually a lot of studies, there's a lot of lawsuits. It's not approved for people under 17, definitely not under 2. Um, and it is— it— I went through this. I don't know if you have ever had to use it, but when I was chronically constipated, that's exactly, uh, what my constipation issue was according to the GI doctor after my colonoscopy. He says, drink more water, eat more fiber, take Miralax. And if you look at the ingredients in this, it's PEG-3350, polyethylene glycol, and it is harsh on the microbiome. There's actually been a lot of lawsuits more around the use with children and neuropsychiatric issues, so where they're seeing behavioral issues after. My experience with it was more so that it would just hit me at the wrong time, right? And then I'd be running to the bathroom, but I'd also be cramping and having a lot of pain.