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What Causes Severe Gastritis After Taking Miralax?

Hello I take a lot of meds but lately and have of gas abnormal bowel issues Iask my doctor but what I got axpencive cream for my hemriods its bad gas and my po has been small as my little finger and I take meralax and stool softner but I just got new job. I can,t have stink and break loose at work. please help
Thu, 11 May 2017
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
MiraLax is composed of 'polyethylene glycol', which is a laxative solution that increases the amount of water in the intestinal tract to stimulate bowel movements.

It is used as a laxative to treat occasional constipation or irregular bowel movements.

Common side effects with its use include: Abdominal cramps, gas, frequent bowel movements, nausea, stomach pain or bloating.

You need to seek medical attention promptly if these side effects persist or become bothersome.

Hope the information provided would be helpful.

All the best.

Regards,
Dr.Ashakiran.S.
MBBS., MD.
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What Causes Severe Gastritis After Taking Miralax?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. MiraLax is composed of polyethylene glycol , which is a laxative solution that increases the amount of water in the intestinal tract to stimulate bowel movements. It is used as a laxative to treat occasional constipation or irregular bowel movements. Common side effects with its use include: Abdominal cramps, gas, frequent bowel movements, nausea, stomach pain or bloating. You need to seek medical attention promptly if these side effects persist or become bothersome. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best. Regards, Dr.Ashakiran.S. MBBS., MD.