Movicol Junior Lemon Lime 30 Sachets

General Information

EFFECTIVE RELIEF FROM CONSTIPATION WHICH WORKS BY REHYDRATING THE STOOL TO RESTORE COMFORTABLE BOWEL MOVEMENTS. FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN 2 YEARS AND OVER

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:

• Hydrates and bulks
• Softens
• Triggers natural movement in the bowel
• Lubricates the stool

MOVICOL is lactose free, gluten free, sucrose free.

For effective relief from constipation in adults and children 2 years and older. Gentle effective relief from constipation.

Suitable For: Adults and children 2 years and over

Boxed Contents: 30 Sachets of 6.9g MOVICOL Lemon-Lime powder

Size: 6.9 grams of MOVICOL Lemon-Lime powder.

Shelf Life in Days: 1095

Alcohol Free?: Yes

KEY FEATURES

• Contains Macrogol 3350
• PLUS electrolytes (salts) (Sodium chloride, Potassium chloride and 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 24 hours

BENEFIT: Little or no wastage

• Comes in easy to use sachets

BENEFIT: Ideal for at home and travel

Warnings

Do not take MOVICOL Junior 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 Junior Lemon-Lime is for use in children aged 2 years and over.

CAUTION

The fluid content of MOVICOL 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.

PRECAUTIONS

The fluid content of MOVICOL 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.

Ingredients

Active ingredients and Quantities per sachet/per 62.5 mL after preparation:

• Macrogol 3350 6.563 g
• Sodium bicarbonate 89.3 mg
• Sodium chloride 175.4 mg
• Potassium chloride 23.3 mg

Contains 93.4 mg of sodium and 13 mg of potassium.

Directions

• Open the sachet and pour the contents into a glass.
• Add 62.5 mL of water into the glass.
• Stir well until all the powder has dissolved and the MOVICOL Junior 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 Children 2 years and older.

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS

Store below 25°C.