Miralax (polyethylene glycol) Treatment Report
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Generic Name: Polyethylene Glycol
See also:
Glycolax, Movicol, Polyethylene Glycol
What is Miralax?
Miralax is a brand name for the laxative Polyethylene Glycol. This is an osmotic laxative which works by drawing water into the gut and is used in the treatment of constipation. Miralax is a brand name owned by Braintree. It may be available over the counter in some locations.
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Reasons Taken
60 patients in the community are taking or have taken Miralax.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Constipation | 25 | 49% |
| Bowel problems | 13 | 25% |
| Other | 8 | 15% |
| General health | 3 | 5% |
| disease-related symptoms | 2 | 3% |
Duration
How long current patients have been taking Miralax or how long patients were taking Miralax before stopping.
Currently taking Miralax
Stopped taking Miralax
Patient Reported Evaluations
Results from 2 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.
Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)
| Major | 50% | 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 50% | 1 |
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Side-effects (as an overall problem)
| Severe | 0% | 0 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 0% | 0 |
| Mild | 0% | 0 |
| None | 100% | 2 |
Summary results are based on 2 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.
Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (1 of 2)
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- nursemom
- Sensation: severe
- Overall: moderate
- Cognition: severe
- Vision: moderate
- Speech: mild
- Swallowing: moderate
- Upper limb: moderate
- Walking: moderate
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by nursemom
Aug 26, 2008
- EfficacyModerate
- Side-effectsNone
- Constipation
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