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My gi has prescribed miralax (polyethylene glycol) to take daily for ibs-c. he has prescribed me 30g which is double the recommended dose. is this safe or can it be toxic?
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Safe: Miralax (polyethylene glycol) is a non-absorbable molecule, it may cause you to have some abdominal pain as it absorbs water in your gut. but otherwise is safe.
Answered 1/21/2016
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