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How Quickly Should Dulcolax And Miralax Show Results?
Question: How quickly should Dulcolax and Miralax show results? My wife has been told to take both before a colonoscopy.
Brief Answer:
Purgative action .
Detailed Answer:
Hello, XXXXXX
Dulcolax ( bisacodyl) is a purgative , it alone take usually 6-8 hours for its action.
When combine with miralax (polyethylene glycol) , it will take 4-6 hours . As glycol helps in evacuation & increase the intestine motility.
So you have to wait for 4 -6 hours.
Good luck. Dr. HET
Purgative action .
Detailed Answer:
Hello, XXXXXX
Dulcolax ( bisacodyl) is a purgative , it alone take usually 6-8 hours for its action.
When combine with miralax (polyethylene glycol) , it will take 4-6 hours . As glycol helps in evacuation & increase the intestine motility.
So you have to wait for 4 -6 hours.
Good luck. Dr. HET
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