Comparing MiraLAX vs Plenvu
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| MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol 3350) | Plenvu (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Bowel Preparation, Constipation - Acute, Constipation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome. MiraLAX may also be used for purposes not listed in this... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Bowel Preparation. Plenvu may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol 3350) | More about Plenvu (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) | ||||||||||||||||
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No lower-cost generic available |
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MiraLAX has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 254 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 24% reported a negative effect. |
Plenvu has an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from a total of 411 ratings on Drugs.com. 34% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 49% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: MiraLAX side effects in more detail. |
See also: Plenvu side effects in more detail. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all MiraLAX prices and generic prices |
View all Plenvu prices |
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| Other polyethylene glycol 3350 brands include: ClearLax, GaviLAX, Gialax, GlycoLax, HealthyLax, PEG3350, Purelax, SunMark ClearLax | Other polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes brands include: Clenz-Lyte, Co-Lav, Colonic Lavage Solution, Colyte, GaviLyte-C, GaviLyte-G, GaviLyte-H, GaviLyte-N, Go-Evac, GoLYTELY, MoviPrep, NuLYTELY, PEG-3350 with Electolytes, Suflave, TriLyte View more | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life The 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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| 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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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 215 drugs are known to interact with MiraLAX:
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A total of 386 drugs are known to interact with Plenvu:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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February 18, 1999 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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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.