Miralax is classified as an osmotic laxative not a stool softener.
Miralax or stool softener.
Miralax vs stool softener.
26 years experience gastroenterology.
Both being a stool softener and sennosides.
This helps to produce a normal and complete bowel movement without causing harsh side effects such as gas bloating cramping or sudden urgency.
Can i mix docusate miralax together.
However both products do soften the stool.
Stool softenersas the name implies stool softeners such as docusate sodium moisten and soften stool making it easier to pass.
A 23 year old male asked.
Miralax active ingredient polyethylene glycol 3350 is a laxative solution that increases the amount of water in the intestinal tract to encourage bowel movements.
Although they may work well for people with hard stools the overall quality of evidence for constipation relief is poor and hence the recommendation for use of docusate sodium is only moderate.
Bottom line miralax vs colace which is the better stool softener medication.
I am very constipated.
The active ingredient in colace is docusate a medication that is part of a family of laxatives called stool softeners emollients.
Here is a comparison between a stool softener and a laxative solution that are effective in relieving the symptoms associated with constipation.