Miralax
(Polyethylene Glycol)
Helps get things moving.
Our bottom line
Miralax (Polyethylene Glycol) provides effective relief of constipation without "cramping" your style.
- Price before coupon$20.18
- Lowest price with coupon$9.3254% savings
- Drug class: Gastrointestinal
- Rx status: Over-the-counter
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (polyethylene glycol)
Upsides
- Miralax is the most recommended laxative by pharmacists and doctors.
- Most people felt it was worth the hassle.
- It's gluten and sugar free.
- It causes little to no cramping, bloating, gas, or feelings like you "have to go right now" compared to some other medicines to treat constipation.
- Works differently than other over-the-counter laxatives so it's a great alternative if other medicines haven't worked.
Downsides
- You have to dissolve Miralax in a beverage and drink it versus taking a pill.
- It's not for children 16 years or younger.
- Miralax doesn't work overnight. It can take up to 2-4 days to have a bowel movement.
- It's not recommended that you take it for more than a week, so it you haven't had any success, you'll need to call your doctor for other laxative options.
Miralax (Polyethylene Glycol) is an osmotic laxative. It uses osmosis to keep more water in your intestine, which softens your stool and makes it easier to pass.
- Drug class: Gastrointestinal
- Rx status: Over-the-counter
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (polyethylene glycol)
Dosage forms
- Liquid
Prices and coupons
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Side effect rates for Miralax (Polyethylene Glycol)
Manufacturers don’t say how common these side effects are when taking Miralax for
- Nausea
- Abdominal bloating
- Cramping
- Flatulence
- Diarrhea
- Allergic reactions
Risks and Warnings for Miralax (Polyethylene Glycol)
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- › Taking with medications that cause electrolyte imbalance
- › Age 60 or older
Taking too much Miralax (Polyethylene Glycol) or taking it for too long can cause changes in your electrolytes. Electrolytes help your body function properly. Make sure you take Miralax (Polyethylene Glycol) as directed on the product label or by your doctor or pharmacist.
Common concerns from people taking Miralax (Polyethylene Glycol)
Final section. Do you want to return to drug navigation?Research studies with animals found harmful effects on unborn babies. It hasn’t been properly studied in humans. The benefits might outweigh the risks even if you’re pregnant. Talk with your doctor.
Tip: Always talk with your doctor before you take any medication while pregnant.- Talk to you doctor about eating certain foods and getting more exercise to help prevent your constipation.
- Doesn't cause as much bloating, cramping or feelings like you "have to go right now" as other medicines to treat constipation.
- It causes little to no cramping, bloating, gas, or feelings like you "have to go right now" compared to some other medicines to treat constipation.
- Not worth itReviewed Polyethylene glycolon 10/7/2017It made me lose weight that I needed to keep.65WomanA year or soChronic constipation