Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Miralax as follows:
- Be aware of signs and symptoms of dehydration, such as, episodes of hypotension, dizziness, dry mouth, and reduced urination. Caution must be exercised for rehydration.
- Notify your doctor, if your constipation does not get any better or if it gets worse, while continuing to use Miralax.
- Without consulting your doctor, do not increase the dose of Miralax, to derive the desired effect of having a bowel movement.
- If you miss a dose, try taking it at the earliest notice of noncompliance. If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the dose scheduled. Do not take an extra dose to try making up for the missed dose.
