Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is miralax (polyethylene glycol) safe to use on a one year d for constipation? senna isn't working!
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Yes: You can with caution. Have you tried a glycerine suppository?
Answered 12/12/2014
3.4k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have slow transient chronic constipation & I've suffered for years. Over the last year, I've been taking a double dose of miralax (polyethylene glycol) everyday. Safe?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What can cause chronic constipation a whole year after gallbladder removal? I have tried miralax (polyethylene glycol) and other laxatives, nothing is working
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My one year old has constant painful stools (constipation) what can I do? Someone told me to give him a little miralax (polyethylene glycol). Can that help or harm him?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How often can one take miralax (polyethylene glycol) for constipation? Is it safe?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
1.5 yr old chronic painful constipation since 9 months. Miralax, (polyethylene glycol) senna, dr. Prescribed diet, & all the other usual "tricks"haven't worked. Now what?
Is chronic constipation (daily miralax, (polyethylene glycol) frequent senna, glyc. Supp's aren't enough. Enemas needed often) in toddlers considered a Motility issue?
Can you have a bowel obstruction, without obvious symptoms. Medication caused constipation, I have taken senna for two days, Miralax (polyethylene glycol) x2 no bm?
Will Miralax (polyethylene glycol) work for constipation from pain meds? Im taking 2 doses/day and Im still not having regular bowel movements. Can I increase? Senna did not work. Fleets enema on sunday with good results
No bm but paradoxical d in a week. Tried lax, mom and senna tea.No nausea & now tried miralax (polyethylene glycol) today, still no bm.Any suggestions?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
