Movicol Plain 30 Sachets
Movicol Plain 30 Sachets
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Description
Movicol Plain 30 Sachets is designed for the relief of chronic constipation and faecal impaction. Ideal for adults, adolescents, and the elderly, it offers a gentle solution for easing constipation. Each sachet contains Macrogol 3350, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate, and Potassium Chloride, which collectively work to soften stools for more comfortable bowel movements. Note, however, that Movicol Plain is not recommended for children under 12 years old.
Key Features
- Effective Relief: Movicol Plain alleviates chronic constipation and faecal impaction.
- Active Ingredients: Contains Macrogol 3350, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate, and Potassium Chloride.
- Easy to Use: Dissolve one sachet in 125ml of water to prepare the oral solution.
- Flexible Dosage: Suitable for adults, adolescents, and the elderly, with a recommended daily dosage of 1-3 sachets.
- Long Shelf Life: The sachets have a three-year shelf life, offering convenience for long-term use.
What symptoms or conditions can be treated with Movicol Plain?
Movicol Plain is used to treat chronic constipation and faecal impaction.
What are the benefits of using Movicol Plain?
It softens stools and facilitates comfortable bowel movements, providing relief from constipation and faecal impaction.
How does Movicol Plain work?
Its active ingredient, Macrogol 3350, retains water in the bowel, softening stools and easing bowel movements.
What are the main ingredients or components of Movicol Plain?
It contains Macrogol 3350, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate, and Potassium Chloride.
Can Movicol be taken at any time of the day?
Yes, it can be taken any time, with or without food.
How long does it take for Movicol to work?
Movicol typically works within one to two days.
Ingredients
Powder containing macrogol 13.125g, sodium chloride 350mg, sodium bicarbonate 178mg, potassium chloride 50.2mg, with no sweeteners or flavouring
Usage and Instructions
Adults and children over 12 years old:
When used for constipation:
A dose of Movicol Chocholate laxatives is 1 sachet.
Take this 1 -3 times a day according to the severity of your constipation.
When used for Faecal impaction:
Before you take Movicol Plain laxatives for faecal impaction, it should be confirmed that you have this condition. A dose of 8 laxative sachets a day of Movicol is needed for the treatment of faecal impaction.
How to mix: Open the sachet and pour the contents into a glass. Add about 125ml or ¼ pint of water to the glass. Stir well until all the powder has dissolved and the Movicol solution is clear or slightly hazy, then drink it.
Warnings
This medicine may not be suitable for everyone and some people must never have it.
Check the leaflet that comes with your medicine to make sure that the medicine is suitable before having it.
Always get advice from a healthcare professional before taking this medicine if:
You are allergic or sensitive to or have had a reaction to any of the ingredients in the medicine
This medicine is for a child under 12 years of age
You have inflammatory bowel problems such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease
You have toxic megacolon
You have ileus
You have an obstruction of the stomach or small bowel
You have a perforated gut
You have heart and circulation problems
You need to take laxatives daily
If you are taking more than one medicine they may interact with each other. This medicine is unlikely to have any important interactions. But speak to your pharmacist or doctor if you get any unusual symptoms while having this medicine with other medicines.
If you are trying to become pregnant, are pregnant, or are breast-feeding, you should seek medical advice before taking this medicine
Side Effects
The most common undesirable effects are gastrointestinal effects.
These reactions may occur as a consequence of expansion of the contents of the gastrointestinal tract, and an increase in motility due to the pharmacologic effects of Movicol. Mild diarrhoea usually responds to dose reduction.
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