How much is 1/4 cap of miralax

It’s confusing because you’ve got range dosing and there is no set ratio of liquid:powder – the mfg says mix 17g (standard adult dose) in 4-8 oz.
So here are my specific recommendations:

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Active ingredient (in each dose) (Bottle Only)
Active ingredient (in each dose) (Packet Only)
Allergy alert
Ask a doctor before use if you have
Stop use and ask a doctor if
Directions (Bottle Only)
Directions (Packet Only)
Other information
Inactive ingredients
Questions or comments?
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 17 g × 20 Packet Carton
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 17 g × 10 Packet Carton
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 30 Dose (510 g) Bottle Label
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - Twinpack 2x34 Dose (578 g) Bottle Label
How much MiraLAX is in a cap?
Is a capful of MiraLAX the same as a packet?
How do you measure out MiraLAX?
How much is 17g of MiraLAX?

Anyone over 15kg gets 17g. Rx: Miralax 17g daily. Mix one capful or packet in 4-8oz fluid (For an adult or bigger kid, mix in 8oz. For a small kid, mix in 4oz.)
10-15kg: 8.5g po daily. Dissolve one-half capful in 2-4oz fluid (again you pick based on the size/age of the kid)
5-10kg: 4.2g po daily. Dissolve one-half capful in 4oz fluid. Give half the dissolved solution (2oz) and discard remainder.

Thanks to Erin Robey

Miralax tastes bad.

Miralax is approx 1/4 tsp per gram.

So 2 gms = 1/2 tsp
3gms = 3/4 tsp
4 gms = 1 tsp

if you notice, inside the cap there's a fill line that states its 17 grams (adult dose). That equals 4.5 tsp. that's how I came up with 1/4 tsp per gram...

(Retired Paramedic, used to having to figure out med dosages - have had to use Miralax for my LO as well)

Active ingredient (in each dose) (Bottle Only)

Polyethylene Glycol 3350, 17 g (cap filled to line)

Active ingredient (in each dose) (Packet Only)

Polyethylene Glycol 3350, 17 g

Use

relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
generally produces a bowel movement in 1 to 3 days

Warnings

Allergy alert

Do not use if you are allergic to polyethylene glycol

Do not use if you have kidney disease, except under the advice and supervision of a doctor

Ask a doctor before use if you have

nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain
a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks
irritable bowel syndrome

Ask a doctor of pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug

When using this product you may have loose, watery, more frequent stools

Stop use and ask a doctor if

you have rectal bleeding or you nausea, bloating or cramping or abdominal pain gets worse. These may be signs of a serious condition.
you get diarrhea
you need to use a laxative for longer than 1 week

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of the reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions (Bottle Only)

do not take more than directed unless advised by your doctor
the bottle top is a measuring cap marked to contain 17 grams of powder when filled to the indicated line (white section in cap)
adults and children 17 years of age and older:
- use once a day
- fill to top of white section in cap which is marked to indicate the correct dose (17 g)
- stir and dissolve in any 4 to 8 ounces of beverage (cold, hot or room temperature) then drink
- do not combine with starch-based thickeners used for difficulty swallowing
- ensure that the powder is fully dissolved before drinking
- do not drink if there are any clumps
- do not use no more than 7 days
children 16 years of age or under: ask a doctor

Directions (Packet Only)

do not take more than directed unless advised by your doctor
adults and children 17 years of age and older:
- use once a day
- stir and dissolve one packet of powder (17 g) in any 4 to 8 ounces of beverage (cold, hot or room temperature) then drink
- do not combine with starch-based thickeners used for difficulty swallowing
- ensure that the powder is fully dissolved before drinking
- do not drink if there are any clumps
- do not use more than 7 days
children 16 years of age or under: ask a doctor

Other information

store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
tamper-evident: do not use if foil seal under cap, printed with "SEALED for YOUR PROTECTION" is missing, open or broken

Inactive ingredients

none

Questions or comments?

1-800-MiraLAX (1-800-647-2529)

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 17 g × 20 Packet Carton

Single Doses

#1 DOCTOR RECOMMENDED BRAND

MiraLAX ®

Polyethylene Glycol 3350, Powder for Solution, Osmotic Laxative

Mix-In Pax ®

Relieves Occasional Constipation/Irregularity
Softens Stool

ONCE-DAILY DOSES

Bayer

Unflavored Powder Dissolves in ANY Beverage!

UNFLAVORED
POWDER
GRIT FREE

20 PACKETS

NET WT 0.5 OZ

(17g) EACH

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 17 g × 10 Packet Carton

Single Doses

#1 DOCTOR RECOMMENDED BRAND

MiraLAX ®
Polyethylene Glycol 3350, Powder for Solution, Osmotic Laxative

Mix-In Pax ®

Relieves Occasional Constipation/Irregularity
Softens Stool

ONCE-DAILY DOSES

Bayer

Unflavored Powder Dissolves in ANY Beverage!

UNFLAVORED
POWDER
GRIT FREE

10 PACKETS
NET WT 0.5 OZ

(17g) EACH

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 30 Dose (510 g) Bottle Label

Easy to Pour Bottle

#1 DOCTOR RECOMMENDED BRAND

MiraLAX ®

Polyethylene Glycol 3350, Powder for Solution, Osmotic Laxative

UNFLAVORED

POWDER

GRIT FREE

Relieves Occasional Constipation/Irregularity
Softens Stool

Bayer

30 ONCE-DAILY DOSES

NET WT 17.9 OZ (510 g)

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - Twinpack 2x34 Dose (578 g) Bottle Label

Twin Pack!

2 x 34 Doses

Easy to Pour Bottle

MiraLAX ®

Polyethylene Glycol 3350, Powder for Solution, Osmotic Laxative

#1 DOCTOR RECOMMENDED BRAND

Relieves Occasional Constipation/Irregularity
Softens Stool

UNFLAVORED

POWDER

GRIT FREE

Bayer

34 ONCE-DAILY DOSES

NET WT 20.4 OZ (578 g)

MIRALAX
polyethylene glycol 3350 powder, for solution

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC:11523-7268
Route of Administration	ORAL

Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 (UNII: G2M7P15E5P) (POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 - UNII:G2M7P15E5P)	POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350	17 g in 17 g

Product Characteristics
Color	white (Colorless upon dissolution)	Score
Shape		Size
Flavor		Imprint Code
Contains

#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
Packaging
1	NDC:11523-7268-3	10 in 1 CARTON	02/01/2007
1		17 g in 1 PACKET; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
2	NDC:11523-7268-8	24 in 1 CARTON	02/01/2007
2		17 g in 1 PACKET; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
3	NDC:11523-7268-7	5 in 1 CARTON	02/01/2007	01/01/2015
3		17 g in 1 PACKET; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
4	NDC:11523-7268-4	765 g in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product	02/01/2007
5	NDC:11523-7268-9	20 in 1 CARTON	02/01/2007
5		17 g in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product

Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
Marketing Information
NDA	NDA022015	02/01/2007

MIRALAX
polyethylene glycol 3350 powder, for solution

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC:11523-7234
Route of Administration	ORAL

Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 (UNII: G2M7P15E5P) (POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 - UNII:G2M7P15E5P)	POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350	17 g in 17 g

Product Characteristics
Color	white (Colorless upon dissolution)	Score
Shape		Size
Flavor		Imprint Code
Contains

#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
Packaging
1	NDC:11523-7234-1	17 g in 1 PACKET; Type 0: Not a Combination Product	02/01/2007
2	NDC:11523-7234-2	119 g in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product	02/01/2007
3	NDC:11523-7234-3	238 g in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product	02/01/2007
4	NDC:11523-7234-4	510 g in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product	02/01/2007
5	NDC:11523-7234-5	12 in 1 CARTON	02/01/2007	01/01/2012
5		17 g in 1 PACKET; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
6	NDC:11523-7234-6	17 g in 1 PACKET; Type 0: Not a Combination Product	02/01/2007
7	NDC:11523-7234-9	2 in 1 CELLO PACK	02/01/2007	01/01/2014
7		510 g in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product

Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
Marketing Information
NDA	NDA022015	02/01/2007

MIRALAX
polyethylene glycol 3350 powder, for solution

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC:11523-7341
Route of Administration	ORAL

Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 (UNII: G2M7P15E5P) (POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 - UNII:G2M7P15E5P)	POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350	17 g in 17 g

Product Characteristics
Color	white (Colorless upon dissolution)	Score
Shape		Size
Flavor		Imprint Code
Contains

#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
Packaging
1	NDC:11523-7341-1	612 g in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product	02/01/2007
2	NDC:11523-7341-2	3 in 1 CARTON	02/01/2007	09/30/2021
2		17 g in 1 PACKET; Type 0: Not a Combination Product

Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
Marketing Information
NDA	NDA022015	02/01/2007

MIRALAX
polyethylene glycol 3350 powder, for solution

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC:11523-4357
Route of Administration	ORAL

Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 (UNII: G2M7P15E5P) (POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 - UNII:G2M7P15E5P)	POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350	17 g in 17 g

Product Characteristics
Color	white (colorless upon dissolution)	Score
Shape		Size
Flavor		Imprint Code
Contains

#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
Packaging
1	NDC:11523-4357-1	2 in 1 PACKAGE, COMBINATION	02/01/2007	01/01/2018
1		765 g in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
2	NDC:11523-4357-3	2 in 1 PACKAGE, COMBINATION	02/01/2007
2		578 g in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
3	NDC:11523-4357-5	24 in 1 CARTON	05/01/2018
3		17 g in 1 PACKET; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
4	NDC:11523-4357-2	2 in 1 CARTON	02/01/2007
4		20 in 1 CARTON
4		17 g in 1 PACKET; Type 0: Not a Combination Product

Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
Marketing Information
NDA	NDA022015	02/01/2007

Labeler - Bayer HealthCare LLC. (112117283)

Bayer HealthCare LLC.

How much MiraLAX is in a cap?

PEG (polyethylene glycol)/Miralax is not addictive. 1 capful = 4 ½ teaspoons.

Is a capful of MiraLAX the same as a packet?

The typical dose for people age 17 and older is 17 grams (1 packet or 1 capful). The packet or capful of medication is mixed in 4 to 8 fl oz of a beverage and then you drink it once a day.

How do you measure out MiraLAX?

Adults and children ages 17 and older should take 17 grams of powder. Use the MiraLAX^® bottle top to measure 17g by filling to the indicated line in the cap. Mix and dissolve into 4-8 ounces of any beverage (hot, cold or room temperature). For children ages 16 or under, ask a doctor.

How much is 17g of MiraLAX?

This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse this site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Start 2 to 4 teaspoons (4.5 teaspoons = 17 g) of PEG 3350 (eg, MiraLax, GlycoLax) once daily in 4 to 8 ounces (120 to 240 mL) of noncarbonated beverage (or appropriate dose of another laxative).