are colace and miralax the same thing?
Colace (docusate) Miralax (Polyethylene Glycol) provides effective relief of constipation without "cramping" your style. Softens your stools. Colace (docusate) softens the stool, but may not stimulate a bowel movement as quickly as a laxative. Miralax is the most recommended laxative by pharmacists and doctors.