The best kind of laxative to use depends on the cause of constipation.
Miralax and stool softener together.
Wolf recommends the osmotic laxative miralax or a generic version.
Stool softeners are a type of laxative.
Stool softeners keep the stool soft by drawing water from the intestines.
Electrolyte imbalance with prolonged use.
Miralax is classified as an osmotic laxative not a stool softener.
For those who are often c.
Oral stimulants dulcolax senokot trigger rhythmic contractions of intestinal muscles to eliminate stool.
It works with the water in your body to hydrate and soften unblocking your system naturally without causing harsh gastrointestinal side effects.
Common side effects are gas bloating and nausea.
Of these agents polyethylene glycol which is found in miralax has the best clinical evidence to increase stool frequency and softness in individuals with constipation.
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.
Stool softener is to soften up the stools to aid with passage.
Miralax polyethylene glycol is a bowel movement stimulants.
If the conservative route doesn t work dr.
Osmotic laxatives do this by drawing water into the colon large intestine.
However both products do soften the stool.
It draws water into your colon which is intended to soften your bowel movements for greater comfort and ease.
Doctors usually suggest stool softeners for people who shouldn t strain while using the bathroom especially if you ve.
Miralax is an effective stool softener creating a laxative effect without any cramping gas or sudden urgency.
Belching cramping diarrhea nausea urine discoloration with senna and cascara derivatives.
Oral stool softeners colace surfak add moisture to stool to allow strain free bowel movements.
These hold water in stool to soften it and increase bowel movements.