miralax

Frequently asked questions

What does Miralax treat?

Miralax (Polyethylene Glycol 3350) may be used to treat constipation, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How much does Miralax cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $1.11 per gm, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.

Is there a coupon or discount for Miralax?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Miralax. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Miralax?

Miralax is marketed by Braintree. You can see Braintree's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Miralax a brand-name or generic drug?

Miralax is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Polyethylene Glycol 3350. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Polyethylene Glycol 3350 are available — ask your pharmacist.

Is Miralax available over the counter?

No. Miralax is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Miralax come in?

Miralax is currently marketed as powder, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Miralax?

Miralax is classified as osmotic laxative, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Miralax FDA-registered?

Miralax is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA020698. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Miralax been recalled by the FDA?

Miralax has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.

Is Miralax safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict, and we don't yet have a composite recall-safety score for Miralax. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings below, and always consult a licensed professional.