Dulcolax and Miralax are over-the-counter (OTC) medications used to treat constipation. Both are highly effective laxatives and have similar potential side effects. When choosing between Dulcolax and ...

Study results suggest split-dose MiraLAX in 64 oz. Gatorade is not as effective as 4 L split-dose GoLytely in bowel prep before colonoscopies, according to an article published in Clinical ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Colonoscopy preparation using Gatorade and Miralax was as effective as and better tolerated than Nulytely, but ...

A study from researchers in Italy found that a split-dosage schedule of bowel preparation is the most effective method for bowel cleansing before colonoscopy. Colonoscopies performed within six to ...

A prospective study in The American Journal of Gastroenterology evaluated which colonoscopy bowel preps are best tolerated and most effective. 1. The researchers featured patients aged 18 years and ...

MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol 3350) is an over-the-counter drug used to treat constipation in adults and certain children. MiraLAX can interact with some supplements and other medications, including ...

Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2013;7(1):77-87. A variety of PEG-based bowel preparations are now used in the USA, including 2- and 4-l formulations. The commercially available preparations are all ...

Fecal impaction is when a hard, dry mass of stool becomes stuck in the colon or rectum. If laxatives and suppositories do not help, enema, water irrigation, or manual evacuation may be necessary.