Movicol 30 Sachets

MOVICOL sachets is for effective relief from constipation and treatment of chronic constipation; treatment of medically diagnosed faecal impaction. MOVICOL has a 4-in-1 action:
Hydrates and bulks
Softens
Triggers natural movement in the bowel
Lubricates the stool
30 x 13.9g Sachets - Lemon Lime Flavour
LACTOSE FREE. GLUTEN FREE. SUCROSE FREE.
Directions (Adults & Children Over 12 Years)
Not recommended for children less than 12 years of age.
For children less than 12 years use MOVICOL® Junior.
Constipation:
1 sachet daily, increasing to 2 or 3 sachets daily if necessary.
Faecal impaction as diagnosed by a doctor:
8 sachets a day for a maximum of 3 days.
Dissolve the contents of one sachet in 125mL of water then drink it. Do not exceed the stated dose.
Drink plenty of water. Increase fibre in diet except in cases of medication-induced constipation.
Notes:
Store below 25°C.
MOVICOL dissolves into a colourless solution.
Store unused reconstituted solution in a refrigerator and discard any solution not used within 24 hours.
Ingredients
EACH SACHET CONTAINS:
Macrogol 3350
13.125g
Sodium Chloride
350.7mg
Sodium Bicarbonate
178.5mg
Potassium Chloride
46.6mg
ON RECONSTITUTION IN 125mL OF WATER, EACH SACHET PROVIDES:
Sodium
65 mmol/L
Chloride
53 mmol/L
Bicarbonate
17 mmol/L
Potassium
5.4 mmol/L
Also contains potassium acesulfame and lemon-lime flavour.
Each sachet contains 187mg of sodium, 26mg of potassium and 14.1mg of benzyl alcohol.
Warnings
Keep out of reach of children.
Always read the label. Use only as directed.
If symptoms persist consult your healthcare professional.
Not recommended for children less than 12 years of age.
Do not exceed the maximum daily dose.
If you have a heart condition do not take more than 2 sachets in any one hour.
Prolonged use of laxatives is undesirable and may lead to dependence.
If pregnant or likely to become pregnant, consult a doctor before use.
Do not take MOVICOL if your doctor has told you that you have:
an obstruction in your intestine (gut)
a perforated gut wall
severe inflammatory bowel disease, like ulcerative colitis, Crohn‘s disease, or toxic megacolon
paralysis of the bowel
an allergy to macrogol or any of the ingredients