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A survey of 300 gastroenterologistsa confirmed the importance of the benefits MiraLAX® can provide1

More than 9 out of 10 GIs said that a balance of efficacy and tolerability was the most important consideration in choosing a first-line OTC occasional constipation (OC) treatment for adult patientsa,b


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aBased on a survey that asked 300 gastroenterologists to rate the important factors in choosing an OTC medication for adults with occasional constipation and how well MiraLAX® met those needs. HCPs selected from a set of options based on their clinical experience. Survey details and data are available upon request.
b93% rated the strength of their belief in the importance of this consideration ≥5 on a scale of 1-7.

3 out of 4 GIs rated occasional constipation as having a negative impact on their patients’ quality of lifea,c

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  • In another survey, ~70% of people with OC had difficulty working, and at least 1 in 10 people missed work or school completely due to constipation2,d

c75% of GIs rated the degree of negative impact ≥5 on a scaled of 1-7.1
dBased on a survey of 557 patients in the Knowledge Networks Panel who reported chronic constipation.2

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said MiraLAX® is “the OTC laxative that best balances efficacy and tolerability” and is the one they “trust the most”1,a,e

 

eGIs rated the strength of their agreement with these statements ≥5 on a scale of 1-7.

More than two-thirds of GIs said

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are the most important mechanisms for an OC treatment and that MiraLAX® provides these more effectively than other OTC laxatives1,a

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When choosing a first-line over-the-counter OC treatment:

  • Nearly 9 out of 10 GIs said avoiding gas and bloating is their most important consideration1,a,f

Nearly 8 out of 10 GIs said avoiding colonic nerve stimulation is a top consideration1,a,g

95% of GIs rated MiraLAX® highest for tolerability at an effective dose vs other OTC brands1,a,h

f87% rated the strength of their belief in the importance of this consideration ≥5 on a scale of 1-7.
g79% rated the strength of their belief in the importance of this consideration ≥5 on a scale of 1-7.
hGIs rated this benefit of MiraLAX® ≥5 on a scale of 1-7.

 

 

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    References

    References: 1. Data on file, Bayer Healthcare. 2. Johanson JF, Kralstein J. Chronic constipation: a survey of the patient perspective. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2007;25:599-608. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2036.2006.03238.x

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