Movicol 20 Sachets

Description

The name of this medicine is Movicol 13.8g sachet, powder for oral solution. It is a laxative for the treatment of constipation in adults, adolescents and elderly. It is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. Movicol helps you to have a comfortable bowel movement even if you have been constipated for a long time. Movicol also works in very bad constipation called faecal impaction. How to use This medicine can be taken at any time with or without food. Dissolve the content of each sachet in 125ml (1/4 pint) of water and drink. Constipation: The dose of Movicol is 1 sachet dissolved in 125 ml (1/4 pint) of water. Take this 1-3 times a day, according to the severity of your constipation. Faecal Impaction: Before you take Movicol for faecal impaction, it should be confirmed that you have this condition. A dose of 8 sachets a day of Movicol is needed for the treatment of faecal impaction. Each sachet dissolved in 125ml (1/4 pint) of water. The 8 sachets should be taken within 6 hours for up to 3 days if required. If you have a heart condition do not take more than 2 sachets in any one hour. How to mix Open the sachet and pour the contents into a glass. Add about 125 millilitres or 1/4 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. If you are taking Movicol for faecal impaction, it may be easier to dissolve 8 sachets in 1 litre of water. Duration of treatment: Constipation: Treatment with Movicol usually lasts for about 2 weeks. If you need to take Movicol for longer, please see your doctor. If your constipation is caused by an illness such as Parkinson's disease or multiple sclerosis (MS), or if you take medicines that cause constipation your doctor may recommend that you take Movicol for longer than 2 weeks. Usually for long term treatment that dose can be lowered to either 1 or 2 sachets a day. Faecal impaction: Treatment with Movicol can be for up to 3 days Warnings and precautions When taking Movicol you should continue to take plenty of fluids. The fluid content of Movicol should not replace your regular liquid intake. Side Effects Tell your doctor immediately and stop taking Movicol if you: Get a serious allergic reaction which causes difficulty in breathing, or swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat. Other side effects include: Allergic reactions which may cause a skin rash, itching, reddening of the skin or a nettle rash, swollen hands, feet or ankles, headaches and high and low levels of potassium in the blood. Sometimes you may have indigestion, stomach ache or rumbles. You may also feel bloated, suffer from wind, feel sick or vomit, may also experience soreness of the anus (bottom) and may have mild diarrhoea when starting to take Movicol. These side effects generally get better if you reduce the amount of Movicol you take. Storage Information Do not store above 25°C. Once you have made up Movicol in water, if you cannot drink it straight away keep it covered and in the fridge (2-8°C). Throw away any solution not used within a six hour period. Drug Interactions Some medicines, e.g. anti-epileptics, may not work as effectively during use with Movicol. Ingredients Macrogol Sodium Chloride Sodium Bicarbonate Potassium Chloride Movicol also contains lime and lemon flavour, and acesulfame potassium as a sweetener. Lemon and lime flavour contains the following ingredients: acacia solids, maltodextrin, lime oil, lemon oil, citral, citric acid and water. Specifications Movicol is a white powder.