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If miralax is not absorbed, does it stay in the gut forever? where does it go?
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Primarily fecal. : Consistent with its desired effect as an osmotic laxative, the vast majority of MiraLAX is excreted in the feces. There is a slight amount absorbed and excreted through the urine, but it is small. The half-life of MiraLAX is unknown. Good question and good luck.
Answered 6/27/2017
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