Monograph Details
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Gastrointestinal Tract
> Constipation and bowel cleansers
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MIRALAX |
| Manufacturer |
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Schering-Plough Healthcare Products |
| Legal Classification |
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OTC |
| Pharmacological Class |
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Osmotic. |
| Generic Name |
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Polyethylene glycol (PEG) 3350; pwd for reconstitution. |
| Indications |
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Constipation. |
| Children |
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Not recommended. |
| Adults |
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Dissolve 17g in 8oz water and drink once daily for up to two weeks. May need 2–4 days for results. |
| Contraindications |
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Bowel obstruction (known or suspected). |
| Precautions |
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Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or distention: exclude bowel obstruction. Elderly (increased incidence of diarrhea). Avoid prolonged, frequent, or excessive use. Pregnancy (Cat.C). |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Nausea, abdominal bloating, cramping, flatulence, diarrhea. |
| How Supplied |
Powder—255g, 527g (both w. measuring cap)
Single-dose packets (17g)—12 |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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