MOVICOL Oral solution sachet, 20 pcs

Instructions for use for MOVICOL Oral solution sachet, 20 pcs

Information for use with the article Movicol Oral Pouch: Movicol is a medicine used to treat constipation. It contains sodium, so people who need to follow a low-sodium diet should talk to their doctor before taking it. One sachet of Movicol contains 186.87 mg of sodium. Other ingredients are macrogol 3350, sodium chloride, sodium hydrogen carbonate, potassium chloride, lemon/lime flavouring and acesulfame potassium as a sweetener. Movicol has a gentle effect by binding water in the intestine, increasing stool volume and stimulating bowel movement. It is manufactured by the company Norgine GmbH. The medicine works quickly and is well tolerated. It has a fresh taste of lemon and lime. Movicol is taken 1-3 times a day, depending on the severity of the constipation. One sachet is dissolved in water and drunk slowly. It can be used independently of meals, but should not be used for longer than 2 weeks without a doctor's indication. Movicol offers different dosage forms and flavours, including ready-to-drink solutions and a special variant for children from 2 years of age. There are some contraindications to the use of Movicol, such as hypersensitivity to the ingredients, intestinal obstruction, narrowing of the digestive tract, certain inflammatory bowel diseases and pregnancy. Also, laxatives like Movicol should only be used for a short time and are not suitable for weight loss. Possible side effects of Movicol are gastrointestinal complaints such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and flatulence. The medicine should be kept away from heat and stored in the refrigerator after opening. Movicol is available in powder form and contains the active ingredients macrogol 3350, sodium chloride, sodium hydrogen carbonate and potassium chloride. The active ingredients of Movicol work by drawing water into the intestines, leading to thorough evacuation and bowel emptying. Indications for Movicol are the treatment of acute and chronic constipation in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over. The dosage of Movicol depends on the severity of the constipation and may be 1 sachet 1-3 times daily. The contents of the sachet are dissolved in water and drunk. There are some contraindications to the use of Movicol, such as hypersensitivity to the ingredients, structural or functional disorders of the intestinal wall, intestinal obstruction and severe inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Use in children under 12 years of age is not recommended. Movicol should only be used during pregnancy after consulting a doctor. The medicine should not normally be used for longer than 2 weeks. Continued use is not recommended. Movicol should be kept away from heat and stored in the refrigerator after opening. This information comes from the directions for use of the medicine Movicol Oral Pouch. Source: www.norgine.de