How long does it take for 4 sachets of Movicol to work?
Don’t be concerned if MOVICOL® does not work immediately. MOVICOL® usually takes 1 to 2 days to trigger the first bowel movement.
How many sachets of Movicol can you take in a day?
A dose of 8 sachets a day of Movicol is needed for the treatment of faecal impaction. Each sachet dissolved in 125ml (1/4 pint) of water. The 8 sachets should be taken within 6 hours for up to 3 days if required. If you have a heart condition, do not take more than 2 sachets in any one hour.
What is the side effects of Movicol?
Sometimes you may have indigestion, stomach ache or rumbles. You may also feel bloated, suffer from wind, feel sick or vomit, may also experience soreness of the anus (bottom) and may have mild diarrhoea when starting to take Movicol. These side effects generally get better if you reduce the amount Movicol you take.
Does Movicol have any side effects?
Is Movicol bad for kidneys?
MOVICOL® can be used by patients with impaired cardiovascular function (though with higher doses such as those used to treat faecal impaction they should take no more than two sachets per hour*). MOVICOL® can be used by patients with renal insufficiency with no need to adjust the dose.
What is Movicol chocolate used for?
What Movicol Chocolate is and what it is used for The name of this product is Movicol Chocolate 13.9 g sachet, powder for oral solution. It is a laxative for the treatment of constipation in adults, adolescents and elderly. It is not recommended for children below 12 years of age.
Is Movicol ready to take?
Movicol Ready to Take is ready to drink directly from the sachet, anywhere and anytime. Movicol, Movicol Plain, Movicol Chocolate, Movicol Liquid and Movicol Half are ready to mix into water to drink whenever is convenient for you.
How effective is Movicol for constipation?
Effective relief from constipation, treatment of chronic constipation and resolution of faecal impaction. MOVICOL is a very effective laxative that works in harmony with your body’s own processes, to gently restore healthy bowel movements.
What is the maximum dose of Movicol for a child?
Movicol is available in a variety of different formulations and flavours to suit a variety of patients ≥12 years of age. The maximum dose should not exceed 2 sachets/day for <2 year olds, and does not normally exceed 4 sachets/day for 2-11 year olds