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Follow the special instructions in section 3 if you

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Other medicines and Movicol
13.8g sachet, powder for oral solution Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have
recently taken or might take any other medicines.
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you Some medicines, e.g. anti-epileptics, may not work
start taking this medicine because it contains as effectively during use with Movicol.
important information for you. Pregnancy and breast feeding
Always take this medicine exactly as described Movicol can be taken during pregnancy and whilst
in this leaflet or as your doctor, pharmacist or breastfeeding. If you are pregnant, trying to become
nurse has told you. pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your pharmacist or
• Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. doctor for advice before taking Movicol.
• Ask your pharmacist if you need more Driving and using machines
information or advice. Movicol does not affect your ability to drive or use
machines.
• If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor,
pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible 3. How to take Movicol
side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4. This medicine can be taken at any time with or
• You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel without food.
better or if you feel worse. Dissolve the content of each sachet in 125ml
(¼ pint) of water and drink.
If you need the information on this Constipation:
A dose of Movicol is 1 sachet dissolved in 125 ml
leaflet in an alternative format such as (¼ pint) of water. Take this 1 –3 times a day
large print , please ring from the UK according to the severity of your constipation.
0800 198 5000. Faecal impaction:
Before you take Movicol for faecal impaction, it
What is in this leaflet: should be confirmed that you have this condition.
1. What Movicol is and what it is used for A dose of 8 sachets a day of Movicol is needed for
2. What you need to know before you take Movicol the treatment of faecal impaction. Each sachet
3. How to take Movicol dissolved in 125ml (¼ pint) of water. The 8 sachets
4. Possible side effects should be taken within 6 hours for up to 3 days if
5. How to store Movicol required. If you have a heart condition, do not take
6. Contents of the pack and other information more than 2 sachets in any one hour.
How to mix:
1. What Movicol is and what it is used for Open the sachet and pour the contents into a glass.
The name of this medicine is Movicol 13.8g sachet, Add about 125ml or ¼ pint of water to the glass.
powder for oral solution. It is a laxative for the Stir well until all the powder has dissolved and the
treatment of constipation in adults, adolescents Movicol solution is clear or slightly hazy, then drink
and elderly. It is not recommended for children it. If you are taking Movicol for faecal impaction
below 12 years of age. it may be easier to dissolve 8 sachets in 1 litre
Movicol helps you to have a comfortable bowel of water.
movement even if you have been constipated Duration of treatment:
for a long time. Movicol also works in very bad Constipation:
constipation called faecal impaction. Treatment with Movicol usually lasts for about
2. What you need to know before you take 2 weeks. If you need to take Movicol for longer,
Movicol please see your doctor. If your constipation is caused
Do not take Movicol if your doctor has told you by an illness such as Parkinson’s disease or multiple
that you have: sclerosis (MS), or if you take medicines that cause
- a blockage in your intestine (gut obstruction, constipation your doctor may recommend that you
ileus) take Movicol for longer than 2 weeks. If you need to
- a perforated gut wall take Movicol for longer, please see your doctor.
- severe inflammatory bowel disease like ulcerative Usually for long term treatment the dose can be
colitis, Crohn’s disease or toxic megacolon lowered to either 1 or 2 sachets a day.
- an allergy to the active substances or any of the Faecal impaction:
other ingredients of Movicol (listed in section 6). Treatment with Movicol can be for up to 3 days.
If you take more Movicol than you should:
Warnings and precautions You may develop excessive diarrhoea, which can
When taking Movicol you should continue to take lead to dehydration. If this occurs, stop taking
plenty of fluids. The fluid content of Movicol should Movicol and drink plenty of fluids. If you are
not replace your regular liquid intake. worried contact your doctor or pharmacist.

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 If you forget to take Movicol: Movicol also contains lime and lemon flavour, and
Take the dose as soon as you remember to take it. acesulfame potassium as a sweetener. Lemon and
lime flavour contains the following ingredients:
4. Possible side effects acacia solids, maltodextrin, lime oil, lemon oil,
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side citral, citric acid and water.
effects, although not everybody gets them.
When it is made into a drink with 125 millilitres of
Tell your doctor immediately and stop taking water, each sachet gives the equivalent of:
Movicol if you: Sodium 65 millimoles/litre
• Get a serious allergic reaction which causes Chloride 53 millimoles/litre
difficulty in breathing, or swelling of the face, lips, Potassium 5.4 millimoles/litre
tongue or throat. Bicarbonate 17 millimoles/litre
Other side effects include:
Allergic reactions which may cause a skin rash, What Movicol looks like and contents of the pack
itching, reddening of the skin or a nettle rash, Movicol is a white powder.
swollen hands, feet or ankles, headaches and high Movicol is available in boxes of 2, 6, 8, 10, 20, 30, 50,
and low levels of potassium in the blood. 60 or 100 sachets. Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
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6. Contents of the pack and other information This leaflet was last revised in 01/2017
What Movicol contains
Each 13.8g sachet of Movicol contains the
following:
Macrogol 3350 13.125 g
Sodium Chloride 0.3507 g
Sodium Bicarbonate 0.1785 g NORGINE and the sail logo are registered
Potassium Chloride 0.0466 g trademarks of the Norgine group of companies.
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