Movicol Sachets
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Overview
Movicol is a laxative used to treat constipation that makes bowel movements comfortable by softening hard and lumpy stools. Movicol also relieves the symptoms of fecal impaction in which the feces become so hard that they are difficult to pass.
Constipation and fecal impaction can cause extreme discomfort to a person. Sometimes, it can be very painful and irritating to make bowel movements, especially for children. It is recommended to use Movicol if your child has difficulty passing the stool.
Movicol comes in sachets of 8, 20, or 30 in a box. Each sachet contains 13.8 grams of Movicol powder.
Patient Information Leaflet
Always read the patient information leaflet before starting your treatment. The patient information can be found here.
Directions
Movicol is only suitable for adults, children aged 12 years and over, and the elderly. One sachet of Movicol is dissolved in 125 ml of water.
For constipation:
Dissolve one sachet of Movicol in 125 ml of water and drink it. Take this up to 3 times a day depending on the severity of the condition.
For fecal impaction:
Use 8 sachets daily within 6 hours. Make sure not to take more than 2 sachets per hour. Continue this treatment for 3 days to see results.
Cautions
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Do not take Movicol if you have a perforated gut wall, Crohn’s disease, or severe inflammatory bowel disease.
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Do not take it if you are allergic to any of the ingredients used in it.
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If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult with your doctor before using it.
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Keep out of reach of children.
Faq
Can pregnant or breastfeeding women use Movicol Sachets?
Although Movicol Sachets are generally safe to be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women, it is advised to consult with a GP, pharmacist or midwife before doing so.
Are Movicol Sachets suitable for everyone to use:
Movicol sachets ar not suitable for everyone, you should not use Movicol Sachets if you have any of the following:
- Had a whole in your intestine
- Ulcerative colitis
- Crohn’s disease
- Toxic megacolon
- Irregular heartbeat
- Follow a low salt diet
How should I prepare Movicol Sachets?
You should dissolve one sachet of Movicol Sachets into 125ml of water and sit well. After all the powder has dissolved you should drink the solution.
What if I forget to take my dose of Movicol Sachets?
If you forget to take your dose of Movicol Sachets, you should skip the dose you just missed. You should never take two doses at once, even if you are making up for a missed dose.
Will using Movicol Sachets affect my contraception?
Using Movicol Sachets does not affect one's contraception. However if you experience severe diarrhoea as a side effect of using this laxative, your contraceptive pills may not work.
Can I drink alcohol while using Movicol Sachets?
Yes, it is safe to drink alcohol while taking Movicol sachets. There is no evidence to suggest that alcohol interferes with the way this drug works.
Does using Movicol Sachets for the treatment of constipation affect my ability to drive or operate machinery safely?
There is no evidence to suggest that using Movicol Sachets affect one’s ability to drive or operate machinery safely.
Can I take other laxatives with Movicol Sachets to treat my constipation?
It is generally advised to stick to using one laxative for the treatment of constipation unless you are advised to do differently by a GP or pharmacist.
Ingredients
Each Movicol sachet includes the following ingredients:
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Macrogol 3350 13.125g
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Sodium Chloride 0.3507g
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Sodium Bicarbonate 0.1785g
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Potassium Chloride 0.0466g