Dulcolax usually produces a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours, while Miralax works in 1 to 3 days. Dulcolax is a stimulant laxative that stimulates bowel muscles, and Miralax is an osmotic laxative that ...

Amid high demand for laxatives, doctors are cautioning people not to overuse the products or take them for purposes other than constipation relief, such as weight loss. Subscribe to read this story ad ...