How long will it take for miralax (polyethylene glycol) to work?

Question

Would Plan B interrupt my other prescribed meds (miralax (polyethylene glycol) and dolcolax)? Is it safe to take it while on those meds? Will it still work?

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

Hours to days.: Miralax (polyethylene glycol) works by absorbing water from the colon allowing it to move easier through the bowel and pass the stool. It probably needs to be taken daily to be effective . It is not like milk of magnesia or citrate of mnagnesia, which should only take few hours to be effective.

Answer 3

Dose-dependent: The more MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) you take the faster it works. As a once over-the-counter dosed laxative you may not see results for 3-4 days, but as a multi-dosed colonoscopy preparation (when used under doctor's advice) expect laxation within hours. As with any laxative however understand its mechanism of action, its risks, & treatment goals & make sure you are not missing obstruction, dysmotility, inflammation.

Answer 4

Dose-dependent: The more MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) you take the faster it works. As a once over-the-counter dosed laxative you may not see results for 3-4 days, but as a multi-dosed colonoscopy preparation (when used under doctor's advice) expect laxation within hours. As with any laxative however understand its mechanism of action, its risks, & treatment goals & make sure you are not missing obstruction, dysmotility, inflammation.

Answer 5

1-3 days: The onset of MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) is usually 1-3 days. Remember, it is an osmotic agent that draws water into the stool and hence makes it easier to have a bowel movement.

Answer 6

1-3 days: Miralax (polyethylene glycol) can take 1 to 3 days to work before effective. Remember that this is not a stimulant laxative.

Answer 7

Constipation: It should work in 1 -3 days.

Answer 8

Quickly: It is not like exlax, but it will start to work usually within 48-72 hours.

Answer 9

Transit time: There is a specific transit time we all have for items that enter our digestive system.They have actually worked it out with tracer systems & can vary from 3-5 days in some to 30 minutes in kids with explosive diarrhea. If you have a normal but constipated system, it may take 3-5 days for the med to work down to the outlet. This is more a wetting agent than laxative but works well when used right.

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