Question 1

is it okay to take miralax (polyethylene glycol) and milk of magnesia?

Accepted Answer

Carefully: The MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) is a more gentle type of laxative while mom is much more potent. If you have no results with this, consult your physician.

Question 2

my 7 year old has cf, with chronic constipation. she is on miralax sunday - thursday and milk of mag or exlax friday and saturday. i have a had time getting her to take the milk of mag and exlax. i have been given her miralax every morning and a stool sof

Accepted Answer

Chocolate frosting: Mix the medicine(s) into a large dollop of chocolate frosting.  Give her the resulting mixture on a spoon to completion.  Good luck -- not easy having a child with a chronic illness.

Question 3

can miralax be mixed in milk?

Accepted Answer

YES: However, dissolvs best in water.

Question 4

is it safe to take milk of magnesia and miralax together?

Accepted Answer

: No interaction, however, could be overdosage, using 2 medicines for the same indication, e.g. constipation, isn't recommended. Stick to one preparation, read the labels carefully  if no improvement within few days , see your/ a doctor, wish you well

Question 5

can i mix miralax (polyethylene glycol) with milk?

Accepted Answer

Sure: You can mix it in any fluid that is not carbonated.  However for it to work best you do need to increase your water intake.

Question 6

can u put half a capful of miralax in choc milk so my daughter who is 4 will drink it?  she won't drink the apple juice

Accepted Answer

Try the choco milk: Okay to try miralax in chocolate milk.  It will have a different texture from regular chocolate milk.  Your daughter might not take it.  Add a bit more chocolate to the milk to hide it.

Question 7

can i mix miralax (polyethylene glycol) in milk for my toddler and if so how much?

Accepted Answer

Should work fine: I usually try to mix it in whatever quantity of milf I'm sure the kid will drink at one setting. If they can predictably take only 4 oz, that's what I use.Add it to too much milk and it may take all day to get it down them.

Question 8

can i take miralax or milk of magnesia with zoloft and xanax (alprazolam)?

Accepted Answer

Medication effects: Both Zoloft and Xanax (alprazolam) can cause constipation.
Zoloft may cause an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious. The risk is increased with low blood levels of magnesium or potassium, which can occur with excessive use of Miralax or Milk of Magnesia.  
See Psychiatrist for Diagnosis, Medication benefits and side effects of Zoloft and Xanax (alprazolam) , other Medications;  and Therapy for stress in your life

Question 9

how far apart can i take milk of magnesia and miralax before a bowel prep? mirolax slows/stops my bowels in past. milk of magnesia has a quick positive effect?

Accepted Answer

: Is the bowel prep for a colonoscopy? Is the milk of magnesia and miralax being taken as part of the bowel prep or ahead of time? If ahead of time, how much ahead-days? I think the best way to have your question answered is to ask the GI doctor performing the procedure.That doctor knows all the details I am referring to and knows your bowel history. So, call your GI doctor to ask the timing of meds

Question 10

redundant colon,candidate for elective colon resection. linzess, miralax no help. milk of mag or sennokot  2-3x week helps.use instead of surgery?

Accepted Answer

Chronic constipation: Most often, surgery is only considered as a last resort. For some people, having a bowel movement 2 to 3 times per week is normal. If you are able to achieve this using milk of magnesia, then I would not consider surgery at this time. It is always possible to have complications of surgery, and in  your situation, it doesn't sound absolutely necessary. Fiber and hydration are key. Good luck.

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My 7 year old has cf, with chronic constipation. she is on miralax sunday - thursday and milk of mag or exlax friday and saturday. i have a had time getting her to take the milk of mag and exlax. i have been given her miralax every morning and a stool sof

A member asked:

Can miralax be mixed in milk?

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Is it safe to take milk of magnesia and miralax together?

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Can i mix miralax (polyethylene glycol) with milk?

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Can u put half a capful of miralax in choc milk so my daughter who is 4 will drink it? she won't drink the apple juice

A member asked:

Can i mix miralax (polyethylene glycol) in milk for my toddler and if so how much?

A member asked:

Can i take miralax or milk of magnesia with zoloft and xanax (alprazolam)?

A member asked:

How far apart can i take milk of magnesia and miralax before a bowel prep? mirolax slows/stops my bowels in past. milk of magnesia has a quick positive effect?

A member asked:

Redundant colon,candidate for elective colon resection. linzess, miralax no help. milk of mag or sennokot 2-3x week helps.use instead of surgery?

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