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By Jefferson Adams

March 29, 2022
By Jefferson Adams • March 29, 2022

Is Miralax Gluten Free?

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Wondering if Miralax gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease? Here's the rundown.

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Celiac.com 03/29/2022 - We get a lot of questions from celiac community members wondering if certain products are gluten-free. One question we've seen a lot is about Miralax.

Specifically, is Miralax gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease? The short answer is YES.

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Miralax is a laxative made by Bayer that claims be the number one doctor recommended laxative. Miralax claims to offer "effective relief from occasional constipation by working naturally with the water in your body to hydrate, soften and ease — unblocking your system. This helps to produce a normal and complete bowel movement without causing harsh side effects such as gas, bloating, cramping or sudden urgency."

According to the Miralax website FAQs, Miralax is "gluten-free, sugar-free and preservative-free."

So, if you're looking for a laxative that is gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease, then Miralax is definitely an option.
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Jefferson Adams is Celiac.com's senior writer and Digital Content Director. He earned his B.A. and M.F.A. at Arizona State University. His articles, essays, poems, stories and book reviews have appeared in numerous magazines, journals, and websites, including North American Project, Antioch Review, Caliban, Mississippi Review, Slate, and more. He is the author of more than 2,500 articles on celiac disease. His university coursework includes studies in science, scientific methodology, biology, anatomy, physiology, medicine, logic, and advanced research. He previously devised health and medical content for Colgate, Dove, Pfizer, Sharecare, Walgreens, and more. Jefferson has spoken about celiac disease to the media, including an appearance on the KQED radio show Forum, and is the editor of numerous books, including "Cereal Killers" by Scott Adams and Ron Hoggan, Ed.D.

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