MiraLAX is a polyethylene glycol (PEG 3350) laxative powder made for providing gentle constipation relief. Polyethylene glycol has strong clinical evidence to improve occasional constipation. Constipation is generally considered to be fewer than three bowel movements per week. Unlike some laxatives which stimulate the nerves, MiraLAX is a non stimulant osmotic laxative, working naturally with the water in your body to hydrate, soften, and ease stool through the colon gently. Since going on the market as an OTC laxative in 2007, MiraLAX has been the #1 Physician Recommended OTC brand of laxative. MiraLAX provides constipation relief
without causing harsh side effects like cramping, bloating, sudden urgency, and gas. MiraLAX is a gentle laxative designed to treat occasional constipation and presents no risk of product dependence. Constipation can be caused by lifestyle factors such as stress, diet, travel, medications, and lack of exercise. It can be defined by fewer than normal bowel movements, difficulty passing stool and abdominal bloating. MiraLAX is made for easy, convenient mixing and is unflavored with no added taste or grit.
Suggested Use:
Do not take more than directed unless advised by your doctor. To use, fill bottle cap to the indicated line (white section in cap) and pour into 4 to 8 ounces of hot or cold beverage. Beverages include but are not limited to: coffee, tea, juice, milk and more. MiraLAX generally produces a bowel movement in 1-3 days.
Ingredients:
Active Ingredients: Polyethylene glycol 3350, 17 g (osmotic laxative)
Inactive Ingredients: None
Warnings:
Allergy alert: Do not use if you are allergic to polyethylene glycol.
Do not use if you have kidney disease, except under the advice and supervision of a
doctor.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- Nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain.
- A sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over two weeks.
- I irritable bowel syndrome.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug.
When using this product you may have loose, watery, more frequent stools.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- You have rectal bleeding or your nausea, bloating, cramping or abdominal pain gets worse. These may be signs of a serious condition.
- You get diarrhea.
- You need to use a laxative for longer than one week.
If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a
poison control center right away.
