Description
General Product Description
Movicol is macrogol 3350 + electrolytes
Macrogol is a PEG -high molecular weight polymer which is non-toxic, pharmacologically inert, and virtually unabsorbed. The macrogol attracts and holds water in the bowel for effective stool softening. The electrolytes in MOVICOL help mitigate the possibility of electrolyte imbalance and dehydration.
Movicol has a 4 in 1 action:
1. Hydrates and bulks
2. Softens
3. Triggers natural movement in the bowel
4. Lubricates the stool
MOVICOL is lactose free, gluten free, sucrose free.
For effective relief from constipation and treatment of chronic constipation; treatment of medically diagnosed faecal impaction.
Key Features
- Gentle effective relief from constipation
- It is an iso osmotic solution which prevents the net loss or gain of water and electrolytes in the body.
- Lactose, Gluten and Sucrose Free
- Can be used by people who are lactose or gluten intolerant and diabetics
- Bulk preparations can be stored in the Fridge for 6 hours
- Range of great flavours
Directions for Use
- Open the sachet and pour the contents into a glass.
- Add 125 mL of water into the glass.
- Stir well until all the powder has dissolved and the Movicol Lemon-Lime solution is clear or slightly hazy, then drink it. If you like, you can add a flavour such as orange cordial to the drink
Warnings
Always read and follow the directions for use.
Do not take Movicol Lemon-Lime if your doctor has told you that you have:
- an obstruction in your intestine (gut)
- a perforated gut wall
- severe inflammatory bowel disease, like ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, or toxic megacolon
- paralysis of the bowel
- an allergy to macrogol or any of the ingredients.
- Movicol Lemon-Lime is for use in adults and children aged 12 years and over.
- The Movicol Junior range is available for children between 2 and 11 years of age.
Ingredients
Macrogol, Sodium chloride, Sodium bicarbonate, Potassium chloride, Sodium, Chloride, Bicarbonate, Potassium
- SKU:
- 100133418
- Seller:
- Blooms the Chemist
- Type:
- Movicol