Molaxole Sachets 13.8g X 30

*EXPIRY DATE: SEPTEMBER ’21*

Molaxole is an osmotic laxative suitable for the treatment of chronic constipation with a sugar free, lemon flavour.

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Ingredients: Active ingredients: Each 13.8 g sachet of MOLAXOLE contains: macrogol 3350 13.125 g, sodium chloride 350.7 mg, sodium bicarbonate 178.5 mg, potassium chloride 46.6 mg. When it is made into a drink with 125 mL water, each sachet gives the equivalent of: sodium 65 mmol/L, chloride 53 mmol/L, bicarbonate 17 mmol/L, potassium 5.4 mmol/L. Each Molaxole sachet contains 26 mg of potassium and 187 mg of sodium. Other ingredients: Molaxole also contains lemon flavour and acesulfame potassium as a sweetener.

Directions: Mix the contents of 1 sachet with a 1/2 glass of water (about 125 mL). Stir well until all the powder has dissolved and drink it. If you like, you can add fruit juice or fruit syrup immediately before drinking. If you are taking MOLAXOLE for the treatment of faecal impaction, you can mix 8 sachets in 1 litre of water. The solution can then be stored in the fridge. Drink plenty of water and increase fibre in diet except in cases of medication-induced constipation. If you are not sure of the correct dose or how to use this medicine, ask your pharmacist or doctor.

Dosage in adults and children over 12 years of age:

• Constipation: The recommended dose of MOLAXOLE is 1 sachet a day. This may be increased up to 3 sachets daily if necessary.
• Faecal impaction as diagnosed by a doctor: The dose is 8 sachets a day taken within 6 hours. You may need to take this dose for up to 3 days.
• Patients with impaired cardiovascular function: If you have a heart condition, do not take more than 2 sachets in any one hour.
• Patients with renal insufficiency: No dosage change is necessary for treatment of either constipation or faecal impaction. Do not exceed the recommended dose.

Warnings: Always read the label. Only use as directed. Do not exceed the recommended dose. If you are not sure of the correct dose or how to use this medicine, ask your pharmacist or doctor.