MiraLax Questions

What is the usual dosage of MiraLAX powder?

Posted 10 Aug 2010 by NANAJOJO • 4 answers

I am taking MiraLAX powder for the first time, but do not have the paper instructions and need to know how much to use? I do not have the packets but do have the powder. Please advise.

Is it ok to take miralax every day for long period of time?

Posted 1 Sep 2009 by wbuxton • 4 answers

MiraLax - When is the best time to take it?

Posted 23 Mar 2014 by dman1956 • 2 answers

My doctor recommended I take two doses a day, but I'm not sure about the best times to use it, so I would be interested to know about other peoples' experiences. Before a meal? After a meal? Just before bedtime? Before/after breakfast? Just trying to get a feel for how people are using ...

I have been prescribed to take Miralax everyday. I have been taking it for about 5 months. lately?

Posted 4 Sep 2012 by to_late_421 • 3 answers

... sometimes I have not been able to make it to the bathroom on time. I just don't want to stop taking it because I went through a lot of pain and I never want to have that happen again. what do you think I should do?

MiraLax - I am on day one , and I'm nervous to have a bowel movement because of pain. What should i?

Posted 10 May 2013 by Red girl • 5 answers

... do?

Is there anything OTC comparable to Lactulose?

Posted 3 Sep 2014 by LymaBeane • 4 answers

I am taking Lactulose and it works well for me. My doctor wonders why I would always need it. Miralax doesn't work for me. Is there anything OTC that is comparable to Lactulose so that I don't have to depend on a doctor to get the help I need? Thanks

Doc unconcerned by constipation up to my lungs?

Posted 3 Jul 2016 by RyanPm40 • 1 answer

I am usually very regular, but I have been constipated for a week now. I've tried miralax, senokot, and meta mucil with no luck. I went to an Urgent Care facility, where I was given an x-ray (after a LOT of hesitation from the doc). At first I was told by the tech I'd be getting two ...

HELP PLEASE, Conspationed, took Miralax 4 days, cramping but not doing anything?

Posted 19 Aug 2016 by SHEsevEN4 • 7 answers

Can you take Miralax to soften stool, and Dulcox together to help me go.

Magnesium Citrate - Really need help! Question regarding severe constipation?

Posted 22 Jun 2016 by ElleLynne • 1 answer

I had colon surgery 4 years ago. My colon literally ripped in two from severe constipation & diverticulitis. I take Relistor injections (which is a opioid blocker). Miralax, senna, mineral oil used on occasion. I feel like I just need to get cleaned out. Will Magnesium Citrate pills do that? ...

Problems with Fecal Impaction?

Posted 25 Jul 2016 by Kingbuba • 1 answer

I was given some amitiza samples to try for opioid induced constipation. In four days I was impacted. It is terrible. I have gone back to miralax and stool softeners every day. It works, but at 3-6 days I have a huge cramping BM. Anyone else with OIC have anything that REALLY helps??

Has anyone experienced skin rash from iralax and did it eventually go away after stopping the drug?

Posted 8 Aug 2016 by mgtgcg2008 • 0 answers

MiraLax - Can you take this every 2-3 day to maintain regularity?

Posted 6 Jun 2016 by Jennir54 • 2 answers

I have had bowel movement issue for the last 4-5 years now. I began taking stool softeners and it work for a long time. I decided to go off of them and stayed regular. I had a bowel movement daily in the morning. A few years ago I had to start taking Hydrocoodone for arthritis pain I had. All over ...

Polyethylene Glycol 3350 - I am taking Miralax for fecal loading & constipation. I am looking for?

Posted 26 May 2016 by anjeegyrl • 2 answers

... information on when to take this in correlation to my many other medications. I cant seem to find anything on how far a part to drink this before and after other meds. If someone has information regarding this and would be so kind as to share it with me I would appreciate it very much. I was ...

Is steroid and Lidocaine application for anal fissure ( 3 weeks old fissure) with Miralax enough?

Posted 31 Mar 2012 by hp0909 • 7 answers

I am currently suffering from Anal fissure due to constipation since 3 weeks. It bled in the beginning and almost healed over two weeks. Yesterday I had another episode of constipation and my fissure bled again with too much of pain. My doctor prescribed me steroid and Lidocain gel for topical ...

I took two doses of miralax in one day, am I at risk?

Posted 4 Sep 2009 by mh92 • 2 answers

So i took the regular dose (17g) and took it again hours later (34g) and I'm scared now. I still have not had a bowel movement. Am I going to be OK?