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A 38-year-old female asked:

Will miralax (polyethylene glycol) and prune juice help pass/soften hard stool in the rectum? i haven't had a normal bowel movement in 10 days but i'm passing gas.

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Dr. Derek Isenberganswered

Emergency Medicine 16 years experience

Yes: Both MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) and prune juice are excellent ways to get your bowels moving

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