MiraLAX Dosage
Generic name: POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 17g in 17g
Dosage form: powder, for solution
Drug class: Laxatives
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 28, 2025.
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- do not take more than directed unless advised by your doctor
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- the bottle top is a measuring cap marked to contain 17 grams of powder when filled to the indicated line (white section in cap)
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- adults and children 17 years of age and older:
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- use once a day
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- fill to top of white section in cap which is marked to indicate the correct dose (17 g)
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- stir and dissolve in any 4 to 8 ounces of beverage (cold, hot or room temperature) then drink
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- do not combine with starch-based thickeners used for difficulty swallowing
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- ensure that the powder is fully dissolved before drinking
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- do not drink if there are any clumps
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- do not use no more than 7 days
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- children 16 years of age or under: ask a doctor
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- do not take more than directed unless advised by your doctor
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- adults and children 17 years of age and older:
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- use once a day
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- stir and dissolve one packet of powder (17 g) in any 4 to 8 ounces of beverage (cold, hot or room temperature) then drink
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- do not combine with starch-based thickeners used for difficulty swallowing
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- ensure that the powder is fully dissolved before drinking
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- do not drink if there are any clumps
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- do not use more than 7 days
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- children 16 years of age or under: ask a doctor
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