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Why Is Miralax Prescribed Along With Gatorade For A Person With Cystic Fibrosis?

Yes i have cystic fibrosis and i need to have a. Colonscopy done my dr has me doing a mirlax 234 grams with 64 oz of gatorade twice a day before the proceedure and a dose of the powder twice a day for seven days prior why is it diffrent for people with cystic fobrosis would go litly work better
Thu, 5 May 2016
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Hello dear Greetings
Regarding the use of miralax and Gartolade prior to a colonoscopy procedure for diagnosed cystic fibrosis I am suggesting yes the drug are used to clear faecal matter within the rectum before the procedure

I hope this helps Regards
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Why Is Miralax Prescribed Along With Gatorade For A Person With Cystic Fibrosis?

Hello dear Greetings Regarding the use of miralax and Gartolade prior to a colonoscopy procedure for diagnosed cystic fibrosis I am suggesting yes the drug are used to clear faecal matter within the rectum before the procedure I hope this helps Regards