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Is miralax (polyethylene glycol) or ducolax balance better?

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Miralax (polyethylene glycol): You should use MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) to be balance as it is not a stimulant laxative and works just as a stool softener. It is gentle on the stomach and is quite easy to use. Minimal side effects.

Answered 3/27/2019

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