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I want to do a colon cleanse. my father had a colonoscopy, is it safe to follow his doctor's advice: 10mg of ducolax and 238g of miralax (polyethylene glycol) w/ 64 oz. ?

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While: It could be safe, only a doctor can prescribe such treatment with knowledge of your medical history

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 11/24/2020

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5yo has chronic constipation.Doc said colons completely full of stool.In 3 days had 4 100mg collace, 4 fiber gummies, 2 caps miralax (polyethylene glycol) & no bm.Wat causes?

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I am severely constipated, and my doctor recommended that i clean my colon completely tomorrow with miralax (polyethylene glycol). How can I do that?

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Had colonoscopy at 10:30 ate some food, now having diarrhea again.Totally loose like i had with prep. Prep was ducolax and miralax (polyethylene glycol). Is this normal?

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Ok for breastfeeding mother to take ducolax or miralax (polyethylene glycol)? Baby is 13 weeks. If not, what stool softening med is safe?

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