Patient was educated on the side effects of using Miralax as follows: Abdominal bloating Miralax by increasing the fluid content in the stool can result in an unpleasant bloating sensation, flatulence, and abdominal discomfort. Diarrhea Miralax has the potential to increase the frequency of bowel movement, diarrhea and fecal incontinence, secondary to increased volume of loose stool. Excessive diarrhea can also lead to electrolyte imbalances. Dehydration Since Miralax draws large amount of water in the [...]

Patient was educated on how to take Miralax as follows: Take Miralax powder by mixing it with a full 8 oz. of water mixed with one oz. of fruit juice, as this will help contain the unpleasant nauseating sensation of the laxative. Also, Miralax when taken with liberal amounts of water can help prevent any symptoms of dehydration, as they are at high risk for inducing fluid volume depletion. Take it at the same time [...]

Patient was educated on Miralax and its mechanism of action as follows: Miralax works on the principle of osmosis, a phenomenon of fluid migration from areas of less solute concentration to more solute concentration. Miralax is highly concentrated with polyethylene glycol. Miralax tends to osmotically draw water from surrounding tissues into the intestines. By drawing more amount of water from the intestines, Miralax prevents the stool from drying up and maintains the stool soft by [...]