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Is miralax (polyethylene glycol) for diarrhea?

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Dr. Hashmat Rajput answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: Miralax is for constipation as laxative.It is polyethylene glycol to soften the stool without causing electrolyte imbalance..

Answered 7/8/2019

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