Q: What is MiraLAX?
A: MiraLAX (Polyethylene Glycol 3350) is a completely different way to treat constipation. MiraLAX is the only one clinically proven to relieve constipation with no harsh side effects.⁺ Only MiraLAX works by naturally balancing the water in your digestive system to relieve constipation with no harsh side effects. It gently increases the frequency of bowel movements and softens the stool so it is easier to pass. MiraLAX is the #1 Doctor and Pharmacist recommended laxative for constipation/irregularity relief and the one brand hospitals use more often.

Q: How does MiraLAX work?
A: Nothing works better than MiraLAX for relief without harsh side effects. MiraLAX draws water back to your colon, replacing what was lost, and allows you to have a normal, easy and complete bowel movement. As it works, it provides more comfort and less straining without uncomfortable side effects. And you can control the urge to go.

Q: Does MiraLAX cause cramps or gas?
A: No. Relief with MiraLAX is a normal, easy and complete bowel movement. As it works, it provides more comfort and less straining without the harsh side effects of cramps or gas. In fact, MiraLAX actually reduces the cramps and gas that may be caused by constipation.

Q: How do I take MiraLAX?
A: MiraLAX is taken once daily. Each bottle has a white dose-measure built into the cap and the 10 count carton comes with pre-measured travel packets. MiraLAX has no taste and dissolves easily and completely (no grit) when you stir the powder into any everyday beverage (4-8 oz), such as water, juice, soda, coffee or tea.

Q: Do I need a prescription for MiraLAX?
A: No. While you once needed a prescription to get MiraLAX, it's now available direct to you wherever laxatives are sold.

Q: Where do you find MiraLAX?
A: MiraLAX is available in 4 convenient sizes: 7, 14 and 30 dose sizes plus in pre-measured single dose packets (10 ct) which are handy for taking MiraLAX anytime, anywhere. Look for MiraLAX with the pink cap in the laxative aisle at national drugstore chains, supermarkets, mass merchandisers and club stores.

Q: What is constipation?
A: Constipation occurs when a person's bowel movements become difficult or when they happen less frequently than normal.

Q: How common is constipation?
A: Very common. More than 65 million people–that's about 1 in 4 people–suffer the discomfort of constipation in the United States alone.

Q: How often do most people have a bowel movement?
A: Normal frequency is different for everyone. Some people go once or twice a day, others three times a week–all completely normal if that number of trips to the bathroom is the regular routine.

*Use as directed.

⁺Excluding other Polyethylene Glycol 3350 laxatives.