Movicol Sachets 13.7g Flavour Free 30

MOVICOL is a gentle, effective treatment for constipation and faecal impaction.

Ingredients: Each 13.8 g sachet contains: Macrogol 3350 13.125 g, Sodium chloride 350.7 mg, Sodium bicarbonate 178.5 mg, Potassium chloride 46.6 mg. On reconstitution in 125 mL, each sachet provides: Sodium 65 mmol/L, Chloride 53 mmol/L, Bicarbonate 17 mmol/L, Potassium 5.4 mmol/L. Also contains potassium acesulfame.

Directions:

• Adults and children over 12 years: Constipation: 1 sachet daily, increasing to 2 or 3 sachets daily if necessary. Faecal impaction as diagnosed by a doctor: 8 sachets a day. Dissolve the contents of one sachet in 125 mL of water then drink it. Do not exceed the stated dose. Not recommended for children less than 12 years of age.
• For children under 12 years: use MOVICOL-Half or MOVICOL Junior.

See patient leaflet for further information. Drink plenty of water. Increase fibre in diet. Prolonged use of laxatives is undesirable and may lead to dependence. If symptoms persist seek medical advice. Use only if carton seals are unbroken.