Drug details

MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol 3350 - otc)

type of Laxatives, Osmotic, Bowel Preps

MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol 3350) is used as a laxative to treat occasional constipation or irregular bowel movements. MiraLAX is available over-the-counter and in generic form.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• nausea,
• dizziness, or
• upset stomach,
• gas,
• bloating,
• abdominal cramping,
• increased sweating.

The following drugs are related to MiraLAX, either as a replacement or used together:

• Amitiza (lubiprostone)
• Dulcolax (bisacodyl suppositories)
• Kristalose (kristalose lactulose oral solution)
• Relistor (methylnaltrexone bromide injection)
• Trulance (plecanatide tablets)
• Suflave (polyethylene glycol 3350, sodium sulfate, potassium chloride, magnesium sulfate, and sodium chloride)
• Zelnorm (tegaserod maleate)

The following supplements are related to MiraLAX, and may be used together with the drug:

• Magnesium (s.)
• Olive (s.)
• Aloe (s.)
• Blond Psyllium (s.)
• Wheat Bran (s.)
• Black Psyllium (s.)
• Guar Gum (s.)
• Inulin (s.)
• Xanthan Gum (s.)
• Alder Buckthorn (s.)
• Cascara (s.)
• European Buckthorn (s.)
• Glycerol (s.)
• Karaya Gum (s.)
• Senna (s.)