Miralax and Xanthophyll drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Miralax (polyethylene glycol 3350) and Xanthophyll (lutein). Common drug interactions include abdominal distension among females and chest pain among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Miralax and Xanthophyll. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 11 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Miralax?

Miralax has active ingredients of polyethylene glycol 3350. It is often used in constipation. eHealthMe is studying from 81,754 Miralax users. Check the latest studies of Miralax.

What is Xanthophyll?

Xanthophyll has active ingredients of lutein. eHealthMe is studying from 72 Xanthophyll users. Check the latest studies of Xanthophyll.

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On Aug, 24, 2026

11 people who take Miralax and Xanthophyll together, and have interactions are studied.

Miralax and Xanthophyll drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Miralax and Xanthophyll, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Abdominal distension
  2. Abdominal pain upper
  3. Abnormal faeces (abnormal stool)
  4. Adverse event
  5. Amnesia (deficit in memory caused by brain damage, disease, or psychological trauma)
  6. Back pain
  7. Cardiac arrest
  8. Coma (state of unconsciousness lasting more than six hours)
  9. Diarrhoea
  10. Dysphonia (speech disorder attributable to a disorder of phonation)

male:

  1. Chest pain
  2. Eructation (release of gas from the digestive tract)
  3. Abdominal pain upper
  4. Diarrhoea
  5. Drug ineffective
  6. Cardiac failure acute

What are the common drug interactions of Miralax and Xanthophyll, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

n/a

50-59:

n/a

60+:

  1. Blood electrolytes decreased
  2. Drug effect decreased
  3. Dysphonia (speech disorder attributable to a disorder of phonation)
  4. Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
  5. Insomnia (sleeplessness)
  6. Pain
  7. Rectal haemorrhage (bleeding from anus)
  8. Seizure (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain)
  9. Spinal disorder (disease of spine a back bone)
  10. Throat irritation

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 2 people, 18.18%
  2. Abnormal Faeces (abnormal stool): 2 people, 18.18%
  3. Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 1 person, 9.09%
  4. Rickets (softening of bones): 1 person, 9.09%
  5. Parkinson's Disease: 1 person, 9.09%
  6. Pain: 1 person, 9.09%
  7. Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 1 person, 9.09%
  8. Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 1 person, 9.09%
  9. Hypersensitivity: 1 person, 9.09%
  10. Hiatal Hernia (hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm): 1 person, 9.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on polyethylene glycol 3350 and lutein (the active ingredients of Miralax and Xanthophyll, respectively), and Miralax and Xanthophyll (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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