Movicol Sachets

Movicol Sachets provide effective relief from constipation and are used for the treatment of chronic constipation and medically diagnosed fecal impaction.

Movicol has a 4 in 1 action

• Hydrates and bulks
• Softens
• Triggers natural movement in the bowel
• Lubricates the stool

Features:

• Lactose free
• Gluten free
• Sucrose free
• Available in three flavours: Lemon Lime, Chocolate, Flavour free
• Quantity per Pack: 30 Sachets per Pack

Directions (Adults & Children Over 12 Years)

Not recommended for children under 12 years of age. For children under 12, use MOVICOL® Junior.

• Constipation:
• Start with 1 sachet daily, increasing to 2 or 3 sachets daily if necessary.
• Fecal Impaction (as diagnosed by a doctor):
• Take 8 sachets a day for a maximum of 3 days.

Preparation: Dissolve the contents of one sachet in 125 mL of water and then drink. Do not exceed the stated dose. Drink plenty of water and increase fiber intake, except in cases of medication-induced constipation.

Notes:

• Store below 25°C.
• Movicol dissolves into a colorless solution.
• Store any unused reconstituted solution in the 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 125 mL 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 flavor. Each sachet includes 187mg of sodium, 26mg of potassium, and 14.1mg of benzyl alcohol.

Warnings:

• Keep out of reach of children.
• Always read the label and use only as directed.
• If symptoms persist, consult a healthcare professional.
• Not recommended for children under 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 informed you that you have:

• An obstruction in your intestine (gut)
• A perforated gut wall
• Severe inflammatory bowel disease (e.g., ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, toxic megacolon)
• Paralysis of the bowel
• An allergy to macrogol or any of the ingredients

The fluid content of MOVICOL, when reconstituted with water, does not replace regular fluid intake; adequate fluid intake must be maintained. Laxative products like MOVICOL can interact with other medications by altering their absorption, so close monitoring may be necessary when starting or stopping MOVICOL. Patients should discuss this with their doctor. If a patient requires thickened fluids for safe swallowing, MOVICOL may counteract the thickening effect.