Osmotic laxatives do this by drawing water into the colon large intestine.
Miralax and stool softener together.
Miralax is classified as an osmotic laxative not a stool softener.
Another option that works for some people is diet candies containing the sweetener sorbitol.
Stool softeners like docusate colace and osmotic water retaining laxatives like polyethylene glycol miralax do not cause damage nor classic dependency like stimulants such as bisacodyl dulcolax or senna senokot whose long term use can result in decreased bowel motility when stopped.
The best kind of laxative to use depends on the cause of constipation.
They work by drawing water into the stool making it softer and more comfortable to pass.
Miralax is an effective stool softener creating a laxative effect without any cramping gas or sudden urgency.
It draws water into your colon which is intended to soften your bowel movements for greater comfort and ease.
For those who are often c.
These hold water in stool to soften it and increase bowel movements.
It works with the water in your body to hydrate and soften unblocking your system naturally without causing harsh gastrointestinal side effects.
However both products do soften the stool.
Stool softeners keep the stool soft by drawing water from the intestines.
You just pour a single serving into the miralax cap and mix it into a glass of water.
Electrolyte imbalance with prolonged use.
Miralax polyethylene glycol is a bowel movement stimulants.
Doctors usually suggest stool softeners for people who shouldn t strain while using the bathroom especially if you ve.
Oral stimulants dulcolax senokot trigger rhythmic contractions of intestinal muscles to eliminate stool.
Wolf recommends the osmotic laxative miralax or a generic version.
If the conservative route doesn t work dr.
Belching cramping diarrhea nausea urine discoloration with senna and cascara derivatives.
Stool softeners are a type of laxative.
Oral stool softeners colace surfak add moisture to stool to allow strain free bowel movements.
