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BRAND NAMES:
Vita Health Polyethylene Glycol 3350, Sunmark Clearmax, Equate ClearLax, GaviLAX, Good Neighbor Pharmacy Clear Lax, Good Sense ClearLax, Health Mart Clearlax, Healthylax Polyethylene Glycol 3350, Leader ClearLax, MiraLAX, Purelax, Sunmark Clearmax, TopCare ClearLax, Vita Health Polyethylene Glycol 3350, TopCare ClearLax
Generic Names:
Polyethylene Glycol 3350
Uses:
Treats occasional constipation.
Therapeutic Classes:
Laxative, Hyperosmotic
Forms:
Powder, Liquid, Packet
How it’s taken:
By mouth
What is Miralax used for?
MiraLax is an osmotic laxative that is used to treat occasional constipation or irregular bowel movements. MiraLax works by holding water within the colon to soften the stool and increasing the number of bowel movements to relieve constipation. This drug is available as an over the counter medication and as a prescription.
What form(s) does Miralax come in
Powder
Liquid
Packet
Common Miralax prescriptions
MiraLax
238gm of 17gm/scoop bottleMiraLax
510gm of 17gm/scoop bottleMiraLax
10 packet boxMiraLax
1 powder package
How to take Miralax
Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to take and how often. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to. This medicine is not for long-term use.
Always dissolve the powder in a full glass (8 ounces) of water, juice, soda, coffee, or tea before swallowing it. If you need to measure your medicine, use a marked measuring cup or spoon.
Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.
It may take 2 days or longer for this medicine to help you have a bowel movement.
It may take 2 days or longer for this medicine to help you have a bowel movement.
Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to take and how often. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to. This medicine is not for long-term use.
Always dissolve the powder in a full glass (8 ounces) of water, juice, soda, coffee, or tea before swallowing it. If you need to measure your medicine, use a marked measuring cup or spoon.
Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.
What to do if you miss a dose of Miralax
If you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Miralax contraindications
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to polyethylene glycol, or if you have signs of a bowel obstruction (nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or bloating).
Miralax warnings
Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Do not use this medicine longer than 2 weeks unless your doctor has told you to.
Miralax interactions
Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Do not use this medicine longer than 2 weeks unless your doctor has told you to.
Miralax side effects
Serious Side Effects
Severe stomach pain, bloating, vomiting, or diarrhea.
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in face or hands, swelling or tingling in the mouth or throat, tightness in chest, trouble breathing.
Less Serious Side Effects
Mild cramps, bloating, diarrhea, or gas.