However both products do soften the stool.
Miralax or stool softener.
This combo of stool softener and osmotic laxative taken daily is very effective at relieving constipation.
This helps to produce a normal and complete bowel movement without causing harsh side effects such as gas bloating cramping or sudden urgency.
A 23 year old male asked.
26 years experience gastroenterology.
Can i mix docusate miralax together.
Bottom line miralax vs colace which is the better stool softener medication.
Miralax provides effective relief from occasional constipation by working with the water in your body to hydrate soften and ease unblocking your system naturally.
Osmotic laxatives do this by drawing water into the colon large intestine.
Miralax is classified as an osmotic laxative not a stool softener.
Miralax active ingredient polyethylene glycol 3350 is a laxative solution that increases the amount of water in the intestinal tract to encourage bowel movements.
I am very constipated.
Stool softenersas the name implies stool softeners such as docusate sodium moisten and soften stool making it easier to pass.
Both being a stool softener and sennosides.
Although they may work well for people with hard stools the overall quality of evidence for constipation relief is poor and hence the recommendation for use of docusate sodium is only moderate.