In addition to its low volume, PEG 3350 (Miralax) is storied to be more palatable and easily accessible over the counter; it is also a simple, uncomplicated regimen. Based on the theory that greater ease of use, improved taste, lower volume and lower levels of induced discomfort would result in better patient compliance, completion of the bowel preparation and subsequent improvement in visualization during colonoscopy, PEG 3350 (Miralax) appears to be promising as an "ideal" cleansing agent. To date, there has been no head to head comparison of MiraLAX and Golytely in terms of efficacy and patient tolerability as bowel cleansing regimens for colonoscopy.