Description
EFFECTIVE RELIEF FROM CONSTIPATION WHICH WORKS BY REHYDRATING THE STOOL TO RESTORE COMFORTABLE BOWEL MOVEMENTS
MOVICOL is macrogol 3350 + electrolytesMacrogol 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
For effective relief from constipation and treatment of chronic constipation; treatment of medically diagnosed faecal impaction. Gentle effective relief from constipation
Suitable For: Adults 12 years and over
Boxed Contents: 30 sachets of 13.8g of MOVICOL Lemon-Lime powder
Size: 13.8g of MOVICOL Lemon-Lime powder
Shelf Life in Days: 1095
Alcohol Free?: Yes
KEY FEATURES
• Contains Macrogol 3350PLUS electrolytes (salts) (Sodium chloride, Potassium chlorideand sodium bicarbonate)
BENEFIT
It is an iso osmotic solution which prevents the net loss or gain of water and electrolytes in the body.
• Water and electrolytes are absorbed by the stool to soften and lubricate the stools
BENEFIT
Gentle action
• Lactose Free, Gluten Free and Sucrose Free
BENEFIT
Can be used by people who are lactose or gluten intolerant and diabetics
• Great Flavours
BENEFIT
Easy to take
• Bulk preparations can be stored in the Fridge for 6 hours
BENEFIT
Little or no wastage
• Comes in easy to use sachets
BENEFIT
Ideal for at home and travel
• Available on PBS
BENEFIT
Affordably priced
Warnings
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.
when re-constituted with water does not
replace regular fluid intake and adequate
fluid intake must be maintained.
Laxative products such as Movicol have the
potential to interact with other medications,
by altering their absorption. Close monitoring
of the effects of the medications may be
necessary when patient starts or stops
taking Movicol regularly. It is important that
the patient should discuss this with the
doctor.
If the patient is pregnant talk to the doctor
before taking Movicol.
If the patient needs to thicken fluids in order
to swallow them safely, Movicol may
counteract the effect of the thickener.
when re-constituted with water does not
replace regular fluid intake and adequate
fluid intake must be maintained.
Laxative products such as Movicol have the
potential to interact with other medications,
by altering their absorption. Close monitoring
of the effects of the medications may be
necessary when patient starts or stops
taking Movicol regularly. It is important that
the patient should discuss this with the
doctor.
If the patient is pregnant talk to the doctor
before taking Movicol.
If the patient needs to thicken fluids in order
to swallow them safely, Movicol may
counteract the effect of the thickener.
• 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.
CAUTION
The fluid content of MOVICOLwhen re-constituted with water does not
replace regular fluid intake and adequate
fluid intake must be maintained.
Laxative products such as Movicol have the
potential to interact with other medications,
by altering their absorption. Close monitoring
of the effects of the medications may be
necessary when patient starts or stops
taking Movicol regularly. It is important that
the patient should discuss this with the
doctor.
If the patient is pregnant talk to the doctor
before taking Movicol.
If the patient needs to thicken fluids in order
to swallow them safely, Movicol may
counteract the effect of the thickener.
PRECAUTIONS
The fluid content of MOVICOLwhen re-constituted with water does not
replace regular fluid intake and adequate
fluid intake must be maintained.
Laxative products such as Movicol have the
potential to interact with other medications,
by altering their absorption. Close monitoring
of the effects of the medications may be
necessary when patient starts or stops
taking Movicol regularly. It is important that
the patient should discuss this with the
doctor.
If the patient is pregnant talk to the doctor
before taking Movicol.
If the patient needs to thicken fluids in order
to swallow them safely, Movicol may
counteract the effect of the thickener.
Ingredients
Active ingredients and Quantities per sachet/per 125 mL after preparation
Macrogol 3350 13.125 g
Sodium bicarbonate 178.5 mg
Sodium chloride 350.7 mg
Potassium chloride 46.6 mg
Contains 187 mg of sodium and 26 mg of potassium
Macrogol 3350 13.125 g
Sodium bicarbonate 178.5 mg
Sodium chloride 350.7 mg
Potassium chloride 46.6 mg
Contains 187 mg of sodium and 26 mg of potassium
Active Ingredients: Active ingredients and Quantities per sachet/per 125 mL after preparation
Macrogol 3350 13.125 g
Sodium bicarbonate 178.5 mg
Sodium chloride 350.7 mg
Potassium chloride 46.6 mg
Contains: Contains 187 mg of sodium and 26 mg of potassium
Directions
* 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
* 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
USAGE ADVICE
For adults over 12 years of ageSTORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
Store below 25°CStorage Temperature: Store below 25°C
