A 34-year-old member asked:
How long does it take for the miralax (polyethylene glycol) treatment to start working?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Miralax (polyethylene glycol): may lead to bowel movement in one to three days.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
How long will it take for miralax (polyethylene glycol) to work?
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Dr. Philip Gasselinganswered
Pediatrics 50 years experience
Few days: not really laxative to induce bowel contractions but a nonabsorbable material that cause the stools to become softer, and lubricates the bowel to cause easier passage of stool
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Apr 11, 2018
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