Comparing Lactulose vs MiraLax
Lactulose |
MiraLaxpolyethylene glycol 3350 |
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Prescribed for Constipation - Chronic, Constipation - Acute, Hepatic Encephalopathy. lactulose may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescribed for Bowel Preparation, Constipation, Constipation - Acute. MiraLax may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Prescription only |
Prescription and OTC |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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8.5
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8.2
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Drug Class |
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Side Effects |
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See the full lactulose side effects document. |
See the full MiraLax side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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Cholac, Constilac, Enulose, Generlac, Kristalose | Other polyethylene glycol 3350 brands include: ClearLax, GaviLAX, Gialax, GlycoLax, HealthyLax, PEG3350, Purelax, SunMark ClearLax | ||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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FDA Alerts |
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N/A |
N/A |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 358 drugs are known to interact with lactulose:
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A total of 257 drugs are known to interact with MiraLax:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist. |
No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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N/A |
February 18, 1999 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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N/A |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
For Constipation, Chronic I've been taking it for about 2 weeks twice a day. Indeed it causes some very funny noises in my tummy, which my kids find hilarious. I definitely have the passing gas issues as well. Although my kids seem to have some giggles, I find it a bit embarrassing. It does work wonders for my issues, as it works within a few hours of taking it.