Get gentle relief from constipation in just 30 minutes, so you can get on with your day fast.

Benefits:

• Enema for constipation: get relief from uncomfortable constipation in just 30 minutes
• Gentle solution promotes bowel movement without irritating its delicate lining
• Active ingredients add water to stubborn stools making them easier to pass
• Tackle the problem where it occurs with a localised treatment
• A discreet and hygienic solution you’ll hardly notice
• Suitable for bedridden patients, elderly, and children over 3yrs

• Over The Counter (OTC)

Each Microlax Enema tube contains the following active ingredients: sodium citrate 450 mg, and sodium alkylsulphoacetate 45mg. Also contains sorbitol solution, glycerol, sorbic acid, and purified water.

For further information please refer to pack insert.

• Twist off the cap and squeeze a drop of the solution out of the tube – that will make it even easier to insert the tip of the tube.
• Sit down on the loo in your usual position, or just squat down a little and insert the neck of the tube completely into your rectum. The small rounded tip is thinner than a suppository and can be inserted safely and painlessly when used as directed.
• Gently squeeze out the entire contents (only 5ml) of the tube into the rectum.
• Keeping the tube squeezed tightly, withdraw the tip from the rectum. Tighten your buttox muscles to prevent the solution from running out. Important: To allow stools to soften, it is important not to have a bowel movement immediately; you should wait at least 5 minutes.
• There will be a gentle bowel movement within 30 minutes after use. It will likely be a normal bowel movement that can be controlled.
• After use, dispose of the micro-enema.

You should not use Micralax if:

• You are allergic to sodium citrate or sodium alkylsulphoacetate
• You are allergic to any of the other ingredients in Micralax
• You have an inflammatory bowel disease.
• You should speak to your doctor or midwife before using Micralax if you are pregnant or breastfeeding

Most people find that using Micralax causes no side effects, provided it is used correctly and as described in the patient information leaflet.

If you use Micralax too much it may cause diarrhoea or loss of fluids. If your symptoms don't improve within a few days, you should stop using Micralax and speak to your doctor or our pharmacist.