Age group directions: Adults and Children 17 Years of Age and Older: Stir and dissolve one packet of powder (17 g ) in any 4 to 8 ounces of beverage (cold, hot or room temperature) then drink. Ensure that the powder is fully dissolved before drinking. Do not drink if there are any clumps. Use one a day.

Another difference is how long these products take to work. MiraLAX usually takes 1 to 3 days to cause a bowel movement. Dulcolax tablets, on the other hand, usually cause a bowel movement within 6 to 12 hours. And Dulcolax suppositories typically do so within 15 minutes to an hour.

MORNING: Mix 238g bottle of Miralax® with 64oz of liquid (i.e. water, Gatorade®, Crystal Light®, apple juice) and place in refrigerator. NO RED OR PURPLE COLORS!

MiraLAX® can be mixed into any beverage, hot or cold. Some examples include coffee, tea, water, orange juice, iced coffee, ice water, coconut water, smoothie, iced tea and seltzer.

Miralax typically works within 1 to 3 days. Other laxatives may work faster, but they have more risks and side effects. If Miralax doesn't work after a week or so, contact your healthcare provider. There may be something more serious going on, like a blockage in your intestines.

MiraLAX Dosage

1. use once a day.
2. fill to top of white section in cap which is marked to indicate the correct dose (17 g)
3. stir and dissolve in any 4 to 8 ounces of beverage (cold, hot or room temperature) then drink.
4. do not combine with starch-based thickeners used for difficulty swallowing.

Interactions between your drugs Using polyethylene glycol 3350 together with bisacodyl may increase the risk of gastrointestinal side effects such as ulcerations in the colon and ischemic colitis (an inflammatory condition caused by reduced blood flow to the colon due to narrowed or blocked blood vessels).

MiraLAX® Is Different from Stimulant Laxatives Stimulant laxative pills make your body go by forcefully stimulating the nerves in your colon. MiraLAX ® works naturally with the water in your body to hydrate, soften and ease, unblocking your system.

Take it as directed on the label. Add the right dose to 4 to 8 ounces or 120 to 240 mL of water, juice, soda, coffee, or tea. Do not mix this medication with foods or other liquids. Do not combine with starch-based thickeners (e.g., flour, cornstarch, arrowroot, tapioca, xanthan gum).

1 (238-gram) bottle of polyethylene glycol (MiraLAX ®). 64 ounces of any clear liquid that isn't red, purple, or orange. You will need to mix this with the MiraLAX.

Take it as directed on the label. Add the right dose to 4 to 8 ounces or 120 to 240 mL of water, juice, soda, coffee, or tea. Do not mix this medication with foods or other liquids. Do not combine with starch-based thickeners (e.g., flour, cornstarch, arrowroot, tapioca, xanthan gum).

This is an over-the-counter laxative that's safe for children when used as directed. Please follow these directions carefully. For the first 7 days, give these doses every day for your child's age. Mix 3 teaspoons of MiraLAX in 8 ounces of any liquid (juice, milk, or water).