If your toddler suffers from frequent bouts of constipation, her pediatrician may recommend treatment with milk of magnesia. Milk of magnesia is a medication that contains magnesium hydroxide, which acts as a laxative. Before giving this medication to your child, talk to the pediatrician about milk of magnesia side effects in toddlers.
Diarrhea
Your toddler may develop diarrhea as a side effect of this medication, KidsHealth warns. When you change her diaper, you may notice that her stools appear unusually runny or loose. Potty-trained toddlers may need to go to the bathroom more frequently than usual or may soil their underwear due to sudden, uncontrollable bowel movement urges. Feeding your toddler a small snack or meal before giving her a dose of milk of magnesia may help reduce or limit diarrhea side effects. Talk with your toddler's pediatrician if diarrhea side effects persist, This side effect may increase your toddler's risk of developing dehydration.
Upset Stomach
Your toddler may complain that her tummy hurts, or she may refuse to eat her favorite snack or meal due to stomach upset. Nausea may also be accompanied by vomiting or stomach cramps, PubMed Health says. Seek additional care from a medical professional if these side effects do not subside.
Unusual Taste
An unpleasant taste may exacerbate upset stomach side effects, such as nausea or appetite loss. This side effect typically subsides within a few hours after your toddler takes a dose of milk of magnesia.
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