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Can i take miralax laxative in morning and fleet enema in afternoon and if this does notwork can i repeat process next day?
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Miralax works best: you can alternate with Fleets enema. if taken as a bedtime dose, You can repeat the Miralax the following morning; however, I suggest using single doses for the previous day.
Answered 9/11/2018
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