Is there a generic for MiraLAX?

(Polyethylene Glycol 3350) The generic version of Miralax is polyethylene glycol 3350, which could be cheaper than the brand name.

What is Walmart’s generic for MiraLAX?

Equate Polyethylene Glycol 3350 Unflavored
Equate Polyethylene Glycol 3350 Unflavored Powder for Solution, 30 Doses – Walmart.com.

Is PureLax the same as MiraLAX?

PureLax is the CVS drugstore-brand version of MiraLax, an over-the-counter laxative. It contains Polyethylene Glycol 3350 powder (“PEG 3350”) that is mixed with water and taken by mouth. It softens stools and relieves constipation by pulling water from the body into the intestines.

What product is the same as MiraLAX?

Dulcolax and Miralax are two popular, FDA approved over-the-counter laxatives used to treat occasional constipation and irregularity. Dulcolax contains bisacodyl, a stimulant laxative. It works by increasing the activity of the intestines to cause a bowel movement.

What is the difference between MiraLAX and polyethylene glycol 3350?

This medicine is in a class of drugs called osmotic laxatives. It works by increasing the amount of water in the intestinal tract. Polyethylene glycol 3350 is available without a prescription, under the brand name MiraLax.

Is it OK to take MiraLAX every day?

You should use MiraLAX® for no more than seven days. If you need to use a laxative for longer than one week, stop use and consult your doctor.

Is polyethylene glycol 3350 the same as MiraLAX?

Polyethylene glycol 3350 is available without a prescription, under the brand name MiraLax.

Can you buy polyethylene glycol over the counter?

Conclusions: Polyethylene glycol 3350, an osmotic laxative available over the counter, has been shown to be safe and effective in treating chronic constipation in children and adults, including the elderly, across multiple clinical trials, with a safety profile comparable to that of placebo.

Does generic MiraLAX work as well as brand name?

Also, to answer you original question, there is a generic version of Miralax available in the prescription form. Miralax is also available over the counter under the trade name Glycolax. The over the counter version works the same way, dissolving a capful (17g) of powder once a day.

Is polyethylene glycol 3350 NF the same as MiraLAX?

What can I substitute for MiraLAX?

MiraLAX Alternatives Compared

  • Dulcolax.
  • Polyethylene glycol 3350.
  • Bisacodyl.
  • Linzess.
  • Dulcolax Stool Softener.
  • Milk of Magnesia.

Which is safer MiraLAX or Metamucil?

A disadvantage of Metamucil is that it can be dangerous for someone with an intestinal obstruction, and can cause choking if not taken with enough water. A disadvantage of Miralax is can be habit-forming in people and it also can cause too much diarrhea resulting in dangerous dehydration.