My doctor prescribed Miralax 2xd. That produced very soft stools. Then I took 26gr at bedtime, and the results were satisfactory, but interupted my sleep several times. I would like to time the dose so that the results will be while I am awake and alert.
How long, on a average, does it take a dose of Miralax to produce results?
Question posted by Petunia Violet on 28 June 2010
Last updated on 24 July 2010
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MiraLax (polyethylene glycol 3350) is a laxative solution that increases the amount of water in the intestinal tract to stimulate bowel movements.
MiraLax is used as a laxative to treat occasional constipation or irregular bowel movements.
It's difficult to say exactly how long it'll take to produce its laxative effect as the result may vary between patients, on different diets, and may depend on how much fluid you take.
MiraLax generally produces a bowel movement in 1 to 3 days. If you experience relief after the first day, you do not need to continue taking MiraLax. There is no recommended time of day to take MiraLax. MiraLax does not cause sudden urgency, so you can take it without worry that it will suddenly interrupt your day.
So you may need to adjust the timings for yourself.
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lking2619
24 July 2010
This is very true. When we first began my son on MiraLax it took the medication about a week to begin working. He takes at least 3 caps a day (17 gm each). However, now that he is going a little better with the help of the medication I can give him his first dose around 8 a.m. and he is in the bathroom around 10- 10:30 a.m. However, as stated previously... it really depends on the individual, diet, fluid intake, exercise, and other factors.
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