A. Polyethylene glycol 3350, also known
as Miralax, is used to treat constipation. Polyethylene glycol 3350 is in a
class of medications called osmotic laxatives. It works by causing water to be
retained with the stool. This increases the number of bowel movements and
softens the stool so it is easier to pass.
This drug is
FDA approved and we’ve used it for many years as pediatric gastroenterologists
to treat our patients with constipation, including patients with GI motility
issues, such as those seen in Down syndrome. To date I have never encountered
any of the mentioned side-effects nor come across any literature about this.
This website
is about selling a nutritional supplement and the author is using anti-Miralax
tactics to get the attention of potential customers. I have full faith in our
rigorous process of FDA approval and have no reservations about using Miralax
when indicated.
Shamaila Waseem, MD
Assistant Professor
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Riley Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana
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