another name for miralax
BRAND NAME: Miralax, Glycolax. DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Polyethylene glycol is an osmotic laxative. Polyethylene glycol works by retaining water in the stool, resulting in softer stools and more frequent bowel movements. Polyethylene glycol does not affect glucose and electrolytes in the body. Miralax (polyethylene glycol 3350) is an osmotic laxative, which means that it helps to produce a bowel movement by drawing more water to waste matter in the colon. It used to be a prescription-only drug but is now available over the counter. Miralax comes in the form of a white powder, which is dissolved in water or another drink and then swallowed. A generic version is available and is often cheaper than the branded version. It is sold in the UK under the name Movicol. What is MiraLax? 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. The bottle top is a measuring cap marked to contain 17 grams of the powder (about 1 heaping tablespoon). Dissolve the powder in 8 ounces (1 cup) of water and drink. The physician may recommend a different dose or technique. It is best to take the mixture first thing in the morning. Miralax is a polyethylene glycol powder which dissolves in water. This material is not absorbed from the intestinal tract. It stays within the gut and acts to pull water into the intestine thereby increasing the volume and frequency of bowel movements. GENERIC NAME: polyethylene glycol 3350. DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Polyethylene glycol is an osmotic laxative. Polyethylene glycol works by retaining water in the stool, resulting in softer stools and more frequent bowel movements. Polyethylene glycol does not affect glucose and electrolytes in the body. There are no known food or beverage interactions with Miralax. An increase in fluid intake, a diet rich in fiber or bran, and regular exercise can improve bowel regularity. An interaction generally means that one drug may increase or decrease the effect of another drug. There are no known interactions with Miralax. To use MiraLax powder, measure your dose with the medicine cap on the bottle. This cap should contain dose marks on the inside of it. Pour the powder into 4 to 8 ounces of a cold or hot beverage such as water, juice, soda, coffee, or tea. Stir this mixture and drink it right away. Brand Names: GlycoLax, MiraLax. 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. MiraLax may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. PRESCRIBED FOR: Polyethylene glycol is used for occasional constipation. Polyethylene glycol generates bowel movement in 1 to 3 days. It is also used for bowel preparation prior to procedures. SIDE EFFECTS: Side effects of polyethylene glycol are diarrhea, nausea, stomach cramps, and flatulence.
Glycolax