Movicol Junior chocolate powder for making oral solution, 30X6.9 g

MOVICOL Junior Chocolate - For constipation

This product is a laxative suitable for the treatment of constipation in children aged 2 to 11 years.It helps to achieve comfortable bowel movements, even if the child has been suffering from constipation for a long time.Other products are available for teenagers aged 12 and over.

No prescription is required for this product.

MOVICOL Junior Chocolate is characterized by a pleasant chocolate taste and is suitable for children aged 2 and over.It does not cause a habituation effect and is suitable for both acute therapy and long-term use.

To maintain the child's health, he or she should drink enough fluids every day.

Active ingredients and ingredients

Each bag of MOVICOL Junior Chocolate contains the following active ingredients: 6.563 g macrogol 3350, 0.1754 g sodium chloride, 0.0893 g sodium hydrogen carbonate and 0.0159 g potassium chloride.Additionally, it contains chocolate flavor and acesulfame potassium as a sweetener.

The chocolate flavor consists of maltodextrin (potato), Arabic gum E414, vegetable oils and fats (palm/coconut oil), propylene glycol E1520 and benzyl alcohol.

After making a solution with ¼ glass (62.5 ml) of water, for each bag you get: sodium 65 mmol/l, chloride 51 mmol/l, potassium 5.4 mmol/l and bicarbonate 17 mmol/l.

Area of application

MOVICOL Junior Choco is used to treat constipation in children aged 2 to 11 years.It helps to achieve comfortable bowel movements even if the child has been suffering from constipation for a long time.

Contraindications

The medicine must not be administered if the child suffers from a narrowing or obstruction of the intestine, has a perforation in the intestine, has a severe inflammatory bowel disease such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease or toxic megacolon, or is hypersensitive to the active ingredients or any of the other ingredients.

If the child suffers from heart or kidney disease, an impaired gag reflex or reflux esophagitis, the doctor should be consulted before administration.

Dosage

The dosage depends on the age of the child and his response to treatment.Children aged 2 to 6 years are recommended 1 sachet per day, while children aged 7 to 11 years can receive 2 sachets per day.On the advice of the doctor, the number of bags can be increased until the child has loose stools.

When treating faecal impaction (coprostasis), it should be medically clarified that the child actually suffers from this disease.Treatment is given over a period of up to 7 days with increasing dosage from 4 sachets on the first day to 12 sachets on the last three days.

The daily dose should be taken in single doses within 12 hours.Treatment can be stopped once the medicine has taken effect.

In the case of chronic constipation, treatment should be carried out over a longer period of time, at least 6-12 months.

If the child has taken more than they should, they may experience severe diarrhea, which can lead to dehydration of the body.In this case, you should stop taking the medication and give enough fluids.If you are concerned, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

If you forget to give the medicine, give the dose as soon as you remember.

Intake

This medical device can be administered at any time and regardless of food or drink.It is not necessary to drink the solution all at once.If the child prefers, half of the solution can be taken in the morning and the other half in the evening.

To prepare the solution, open the bag and pour the contents into a glass.Add ¼ glass (about 62.5 ml) of water and stir until the powder is completely dissolved and the solution is clear or slightly cloudy.Give the solution to the child to drink.

If the child is taking the preparation for fecal impaction (coprostasis), it may be easier to dissolve all 12 sachets in 750 ml of water.

Patient information

There are no specific therapy instructions available.

Pregnancy

The medicine can be given during pregnancy and breastfeeding.If your child is pregnant, trying to become pregnant or is breastfeeding, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using the product.