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I'm 34 weeks pregnant and taking 3 iron pills a day for anemia. is miralax (polyethylene glycol) safe to take or is there something that would be better?
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Yes: Miralax (polyethylene glycol) is safe in pregnancy. It is used to treat occasional constipation. It works by holding water in the stool to soften the stool and increases the number of bowel movements. It is known as an osmotic-type laxative. It is classified as a category C drug.
Answered 11/5/2015
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