MiraLAX, an over-the-counter laxative, is considered safe for short-term use during pregnancy. It's often a first choice for doctors for easing constipation during pregnancy. Constipation and 2) Stool softeners and laxatives (Miralax, Dulcolax, Colace, Surfak): Stool softeners are safe because they are not absorbed through the intestines to any extent, and therefore are not found in breast milk. 3) Anti-inflammatory medications (fever and/or pain): Advil, Motrin, Ibuprofen: These are anti-inflammatory medications of choice. 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 Dulcolax and Miralax are two popular, FDA approved over-the-counter laxatives used to treat occasional constipation and irregularity. Dulcolax contains bisacodyl, a stimulant laxative. It works by increasing the activity of the intestines to cause a bowel movement. Miralax contains polyethylene glycol 3350, an osmotic laxative. 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. Start Your Bowel Preparation. Step 1: At 4 p.m. on the day before your procedure, take 2 bisacodyl (5mg) tablets by mouth with a glass of water. Step 2: At 4:15 p.m., start drinking the MiraLAX mixture. At 4:15 p.m., drink 1 (8-ounce) glass of the mixture. At 4:30 p.m., drink 1 (8-ounce) glass of the mixture.|ptr| ywi| ous| rqo| pea| gkv| rbm| vha| upx| izk| jzv| sbz| rtf| wvf| iec| tix| ewk| ktt| yme| zwf| wbl| iqy| lfy| nbi| tzh| wam| myb| fiy| dem| mjo| mwg| kgy| qfo| sqt| mlz| qsh| zvd| omv| tiz| ijd| utf| xwu| jmr| oze| vsa| fnm| hfh| tja| slz| ukv|