Note: Movicol Consipation Relief Flavour Free Powder 30 Sachets will soon be out of stock by the supplier. We recommend the generic version Macrovic Consipation Relief Flavour Free Powder 30 Sachets.
Information
MOVICOL Flavour Free 10 Sachets provides effective relief from constipation by rehydrating and softening stools to help restore comfortable bowel movements. Formulated with macrogol 3350 and electrolytes, MOVICOL works locally in the bowel by attracting and retaining water to soften stools and make them easier to pass. This non-stimulant laxative helps treat constipation, including chronic constipation, and medically diagnosed faecal impaction. The flavour-free powder dissolves in water to form a colourless solution and contains no artificial sweeteners.
Product Benefits
Effective constipation treatment that works by rehydrating the stool to restore comfortable bowel movements.
- MOVICOL® is not a stimulant laxative.
- MOVICOL® acts locally in the bowel and is not absorbed by the body.
- Flexible dosage (refer to leaflet), simply dissolve in water and take at any time of the day.
- Part of the MOVICOL® range, trusted for more than 20 years.
Ingredients
Active ingredients and Quantities per sachet/per 125 mL after preparation:
Macrogol 3350 13.125g
Sodium bicarbonate 178.6mg
Sodium chloride 350.8mg
Potassium chloride 50.2mg
How To Use
Please read the enclosed leaflet before use. Dissolve the contents of one sachet in 125 mL (about ½ cup) of water. Stir well, then drink.
Note: MOVICOL Flavour Free mixes into a colourless solution. Store reconstituted solution in a refrigerator and discard any solution not used within 6 hours.
Constipation/Chronic Constipation:
Adults and children 12 years or older - usual starting dose is one sachet a daily. Dose maybe increased to 2 or 3 sachets daily.
Treatment for Feacel Impaction as diagnosed by a doctor. The dose is 8 sachets daily taken with 6 hours. You may need to take this dose for up to 3 days.
Warnings
- Not recommended for children less than 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. Drink plenty of water. Increase fibre in diet except when constipation is caused by medicines.
- Prolonged use of laxatives is undesirable and may lead to dependence. If symptoms persist seek medical advice.
- If pregnant or likely to become pregnant, consult a doctor before use.
- Each sachet contains 187 mg of sodium and 26 mg of potassium.