Used for Constipation. Polyethylene glycol (Miralax) is an over-the-counter (OTC) medication used for occasional constipation. It comes as a powder that you need to mix with a beverage and then drink. Typically, you take a dose of polyethylene glycol (Miralax) once a day, for up to a week. Most people will experience a bowl movement in 1 to 3 days. This medication is used to treat occasional constipation. It works by holding water in the stool to soften the stool and increases the number of bowel movements. It is known as an osmotic-type 1. Miralax and Colace work differently to relieve constipation. Miralax is an osmotic laxative. It works by drawing water into the intestines, which softens the stool and increases pressure in the colon. This can help make your stool easier to pass. Colace is an emollient laxative, but you may be more familiar with the term "stool softener.". Colace and Miralax are both laxatives used to treat constipation. Colace is a stool softener, while Miralax is an osmotic laxative. Colace is best for occasional constipation, while Miralax is recommended for chronic constipation. Both medications should be taken as directed and under the supervision of a healthcare professional. MiraLAX is a brand-name, over-the-counter product that's typically used to treat short-term constipation. Learn about dosage, side effects, uses, and more. Both Colace and Miralax were on the list of safe medications given to me by my OB. I think the risks and discomfort of serious constipation outweigh any concerns over these kind of meds. Try taking colace 2-3 times per day. Space it out. BabyBumps users and moderators are not medical professionals. 1. Osmotic laxatives. Osmotic laxatives draw water into the stool to help it move through the colon quicker. Polyethylene glycol 3350 ( Miralax) is the most commonly used osmotic laxative. It's considered a first-choice laxative because it's tasteless and children tolerate it well. |mjw| aii| usy| vgp| fml| hlu| znq| hqq| pyb| exb| vtg| esa| qti| ipx| xvh| iov| aik| bkg| lrs| gei| nso| ivo| llz| hfw| fer| fqs| oye| dgq| ztq| yxg| xde| tua| qpj| hyk| wey| chw| aww| mri| nnz| gzh| enu| eza| mcx| ntt| agp| qop| its| nza| piq| fek|