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Hello i had gotten off my miralax (polyethylene glycol) and now i am very constipated. how much miralax (polyethylene glycol) can i take to start pooping again. ?

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Dr. Douglas Fronzaglia ii, do, ms answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Geriatrics

One scoop: One scoop or packet daily is the recommended dose. You should consider increasing dietary fiber instead of using miralax (polyethylene glycol) if you are always constipated.

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Answered 5/27/2015

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A member asked:

Hello i had gotten off my miralax (polyethylene glycol) and now i am very constipated. how much miralax (polyethylene glycol) can i take to start pooping again. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Douglas Fronzaglia ii, do, ms answered

Dr Minich and 2 doctors agreed

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