MiraLax FAQ
What is MiraLax?
Who makes MiraLax?
How does MiraLax work?
What is the dosage?
What are the ingredients of MiraLax?
What’s the problem with MiraLax?
Which side effects have been linked to MiraLax?
Which other laxatives may cause these side effects?
Is there a MiraLax recall?
Has a MiraLax class action lawsuit been filed?
Have there been any settlements?
Can I file a MiraLax lawsuit?
What damages could I recover?
What is MiraLax?
MiraLAX is a laxative used to treat occasional constipation and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Who makes MiraLax?
MiraLax is manufactured by Bayer, and was approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) in February 1999.
How does MiraLax work?
MiraLax works by bringing water into the bowels, which helps keep the digestive system regular. Stool becomes softer when the bowels retain water.
What is the dosage?
The usual dose of MiraLax is 17 grams (about 1 heaping tablespoon) of powder per day (or as directed by physician) in 8 ounces of liquid. Each bottle of MiraLax is supplied with a measuring cap marked to contain 17 grams of laxative powder when filled to the indicated line. MiraLax is also available in packets. Two to 4 days may be required to produce a bowel movement.
What are the ingredients of MiraLax?
MiraLax contains polyethylene glycol 3350 (“PEG 3350”), a compound of the highly toxic chemicals ethylene glycol (EG) and diethylene glycol (DEG), ingredients found in automotive antifreeze and brake fluid.
What’s the problem with MiraLax?
In December 2011, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) placed MiraLAX on its Adverse Event Reporting System (AERS) in connection with “neuropsychiatric events” including tremors, tics and obsessive-compulsive behaviors in children.
Which side effects have been linked to MiraLax?
- Kidney Damage
- Acute Kidney Injury
- Kidney Failure (End-Stage Renal Disease or “ESRD”)
- Oxalate Nephropathy
- Acidic blood
- Seizures
- Tremors
- Tics
- Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior
- Neuropsychiatric Events
- Paranoia
- Mood Swings
- Aggression
- Rage
- Fears
- Phobias
- Anxiety
- Mania
- And more
Which other laxatives may cause these side effects?
In addition to MiraLax, other PEG 3350-containing laxatives that may increase the risk of above side effects include: Movicol, Dulcolax, Colyte, Colovage, Co-Lav, Clensz-Lyte, ClearLax, GoLYTELY, GaviLyte C, GlycoLax, Go-Evac, GlycoPrep, E-Z-Em Fortrans, Halflytely, Lax-a-Day, LaxLyte, MoviPrep, Macrogol, NuLytely, OCL, Peg-Lyte, Prep Lyte, Softlax, TriLyte, and others.
Is there a MiraLax recall?
Despite being linked to the above side effects, MiraLax has not recalled by the FDA or Bayer.
Has a MiraLax class action lawsuit been filed?
To date, no class action lawsuit has been filed over injuries alleged from MiraLax.
Have there been any settlements?
The MiraLax litigation is still in its early stages, and there have been no reports of Bayer offering settlements.
Can I file a MiraLax lawsuit?
If your child or other loved one was injured by the side effects of MiraLax, you may be able to recover compensation by filing an individual lawsuit and the Pharmaceutical Litigation Group at Schmidt & Clark, LLP, can help.
What damages could I recover?
If our lawyers find that you have a legitimate claim against Bayer, you may be entitled to compensation to assist with medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages.