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A member asked:
Is a non stimulant laxative such as phillips safe to use once a week. miralax doesn't work for me.
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Yes: No harm in using it once a week or even more often if needed. IF you have renal disease be careful because magnesium can accumulate and causes magnesium intoxication.
Answered 1/28/2017
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