Movicol-Half Powder is a highly effective laxative designed for treating constipation in adults, adolescents, and the elderly. Not suitable for children under 12 years old, this product ensures a comfortable bowel movement even when constipation has persisted for an extended period. Additionally, Movicol-Half Powder can address severe constipation, known as faecal impaction.

Comprising four key ingredients, Movicol-Half Powder sachets contain potassium chloride, sodium chloride, sodium hydrogen carbonate, and macrogol 3350. The three salts work together to replenish lost electrolytes due to constipation, while macrogol 3350, the active ingredient, acts as a laxative to stimulate bowel movement by increasing water content in the bowel.

Available in a 6.9g sachet, Movicol-Half Powder is a convenient solution for constipation relief. To consume, simply dissolve the powder in water, creating an oral solution that softens and slightly bulks the stool, promoting easier and more comfortable bowel movement. The unique lemon flavour adds a pleasant taste to the experience.

Aside from treating chronic constipation, Movicol-Half Powder can also alleviate the build-up of compressed and hardened stools in the rectum, known as faecal impaction. The combination of macrogol and electrolytes in the sachets ensures that the laxative works effectively without causing the body to gain or lose significant amounts of sodium, potassium, or water required for proper functioning.

One sachet contains: Macrogol 3350 6.563g, Sodium Chloride 0.1754g, Sodium Bicarbonate 0.0893g, Potassium Chloride 0.0233g.

Dissolve each sachet in 62.5ml water.

For chronic constipation:

If you suffer from regular constipation, we recommend a dose of 2-6 sachets daily taken in divided doses, according to the severity of your constipation.

For faecal impaction:

For those who suffer from faecal impaction, you can take up to 16 sachets a day, all of which should be consumed within a 6 hour period, for a maximum of three days. When using to treat faecal impaction, you can reconstitute all sachets in advance and keep them covered and refrigerated for up to 6 hours. For example, 16 sachets can be made up into one litre of water.

Always take the sachets as directed, and please do not exceed the dose.

Do not exceed the daily dose.

Do not use Movicol Half for longer than 2 weeks if using it for chronic constipation. If symptoms persist consult your GP.

When using Movicol Half for faecal impaction, do not use it for longer than 3 days.

If you suffer from any heart problems, do not take more than 4 sachets in any one hour.

Although you are preparing Movicol Half in water, this does not replace the need to keep hydrated.

The absorption of other medications or supplements can be affected while taking Movicol Half, please check with our pharmacists or your GP if taking other medications.

Speak to your GP before taking Movicol-Half if you have or have had:

• A blockage in your intestine (gut obstruction, ileus)
• A perforated gut wall
• A severe inflammatory bowel disease like ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease or toxic megacolon
• An allergy to any of the ingredients of Movicol-Half

Look out for side effects like stomach aches, rumbles, bloating, wind, feeling sick or vomiting, soreness of the anus (bottom) and mild diarrhoea. If you have any of these symptoms when starting to take Movicol half sachets, we'd recommend reducing the dosage.