Movicol Original Sachets (50)
What are Movicol Original Sachets?
Movicol Powder Lemon Flavour is a laxative for the treatment of constipation in adults, adolescents, and the elderly.
It is taken orally to help you to have a comfortable bowel movement, even if you have been constipated for a long time.
Movicol can also help to treat very bad constipation called faecal impaction.
Also avaialble:
Movicol Original 20
Movicol Original 30
Laxido Orange 30
What is the active ingredient in Movicol and how does it work?
The active ingredient in Movicol is Macrogol 3350, is a laxative that makes stools softer and easier to pass by absorbing water into the stool. Electrolytes help to maintain the body's normal levels of sodium, potassium and water whilst giving relief from constipation.
Warnings and Precautions
Not suitable for anyone under 12 years of age.
Keep hydrated whilst taking these sachets
IMPORTANT:
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Let your GP or Pharmacist know if you are on any other medication as some medicines such as anti-epileptics, may not work as effectively if they are taken at the same time as Movicol
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You should not take any other medicines by mouth for one hour and for one hour after taking Movicol.
Do not use if:
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You are allergic to any of the ingredients these sachets contain
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You have a perforation in the wall of your intestine
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You have a blockage in your intestine
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You have paralysis of the intestine (for example, your intestines may stop working due to intestinal surgery or severe infection)
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You have ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, or toxic megacolon
Speak to your GP or Pharmacist if:
Ingredients
Contains: Macrogol 3350: 13.125g, Sodium Chloride: 0.3507g, Sodium Bicarbonate: 0.1785g, Potassium Chloride: 0.0466g
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