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Does miralax (polyethylene glycol) kill good bacteria?

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No: It does not have any antibacterial effects.

Answered 2/25/2020

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I feel constipated but my stool is soft,but I am still unable to have a good bowel movement. It's been 4 wks. I take miralax (polyethylene glycol) daily. What else can I do?

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Any danger using 1tbs milk of magnesia nightly long term for tendency to constipation? Diet is good plenty of fiber etc. dont like miralax (polyethylene glycol) or colace.

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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

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Is being on benefiber and miralax (polyethylene glycol) for a long time ok?

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Please advise if it's a bad idea to take miralax (polyethylene glycol) everyday?

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