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 take Movicol
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.
For Constipation:
A 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.
For 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.
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.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.
Some medicines, e.g. anti-epileptics, may not work as effectively during use with Movicol.
You should not take any other medicines by mouth together with Movicol and for one hour before and for one hour after taking Movicol.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you need 3 or more sachets daily for a prolonged period, especially if you have been advised to follow a low salt (sodium) diet.
Pregnancy and breast feeding
Movicol can be taken during pregnancy and whilst breastfeeding. If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice before taking Movicol.
