Information

OsmoLax's Constipation Relief (35 Doses) is clinically proven to help provide effective relief and assist in the treatment of constipation. Mixed with water or a drink of your choice, OsmoLax Relief works with the liquid to hydrate, soften and ease, for a more controlled and comfortable bowel movement. OsmoLax Relief helps restore the body’s natural rhythm to leave you feeling comfortable and relieved.
The active ingredient in OsmoLax Relief is called macrogol 3350. Macrogol is considered to be a 'gold standard' to assist the treatment of constipation in adults and children.

Ingredients

Macrogol 3350 1g/g powder for solution

How To Use

Please follow the directions for use and dosage instructions printed on your OsmoLax Relief pack.
OsmoLax Relief 595g tub contains a measuring a double-sided 8.5g/17g scoop.

For adults and children over the age of 12 years:
One level 17g measuring scoop mixed with 1 cup (approx. 240mL) of liquid once daily. This can be increased to a maximum of 2 doses of 17g daily, dependent on the severity of your constipation and need.

For children aged 6 to 12 years:
The usual starting dose is two level 8.5g measuring scoops (or one 17g scoop), mixed with 1 cup (approx. 240mL) of liquid once daily. The dose should be adjusted up or down as required to produce regular, soft, comfortable stools. The maximum dose should not exceed three 8.5g scoops daily.

For children aged 4 to 5 years:
The usual starting dose is one level 8.5g measuring scoop, mixed with ½ cup (approx. 120mL) of liquid once daily. This can be increased to a maximum of two 8.5g scoops (or one 17g scoop) mixed with 1 cup (approx. 240mL) of liquid daily, if required to produce regular, soft, comfortable stools.

Warnings

Do not take OsmoLax Relief if you are allergic to macrogol (polyethylene glycol).
If you are pregnant, likely to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, or taking other medications, check with your healthcare professional before taking OsmoLax Relief.
Do not take OsmoLax Relief if you have an intestinal obstruction, perforated gut wall, severe ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, toxic megacolon or kidney damage.
Stop using OsmoLax Relief and tell your healthcare professional if you feel weak, breathless, very thirsty with a headache, have rectal bleeding or get puffy ankles.
Prolonged use of laxatives of any kind is undesirable and may cause problems.