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Doing a cleans, can i use miralax (polyethylene glycol) and then matamucul 30 min later ? for 7-10 days ? i take multi vitamin day and night and drink lots water ?

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Bowel clensing: I often use MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) 238 grams in 64 oz gatorade as a colonoscopy prep. This is used only for 1 day. I would not use this for 7-10 days as this could cause electrolyte disturbances. Metamucil can be used on a daily bases but make sure you maintain adequate hydration.

Answered 11/24/2020

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