Does Movicol interfere with medication?
Laxative products such as Movicol have the potential to interact with other medications, by altering their absorption. Close monitoring of the effects of your medications may be necessary when you commence or cease to take Movicol regularly.
Can I take half a sachet of Movicol?
Chronic Constipation: A dose of Movicol-Half is 2 sachets. Each sachet is dissolved in 62.5ml (1/4 glass) of water. Take 1–3 times a day depending on the severity.
What are the contraindications of Movicol?
Contraindications: Intestinal perforation or obstruction due to structural or functional disorder of the gut wall, ileus and severe inflammatory conditions of the intestinal tract, such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and toxic megacolon. Known hypersensitivity to the active substances or any of the excipients.
Whats the difference between Movicol and Movicol-Half?
Movicol comes in a variety of flavours. Each sachet contains 13.8 g of Movicol. Movicol-Half powder sachets contains 6.9 g of Movicol. potassium (E950).
Does Movicol have any side effects?
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.
What is the best time to take Movicol?
WHAT TIME OF DAY SHOULD I TAKE MOVICOL®? If you are taking more than one sachet per day you can spread them out, for example one morning and night or add a third sachet in the middle of the day. However, it is of course perfectly acceptable to take the whole dose at once.
Can I take 2 sachets of Movicol together in a morning?
If you are taking more than one sachet per day you can spread them out, for example one morning and night or add a third sachet in the middle of the day. However, it is of course perfectly acceptable to take the whole dose at once.
Is Movicol a laxative or stool softener?
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. Movicol helps you to have a comfortable bowel movement even if you have been constipated for a long time. Movicol also works in very bad constipation called faecal impaction.
Is Movicol safe?
In studies of up to 2 years duration, MOVICOL® has been shown to be generally well tolerated. As with all laxatives, prolonged use is not usually recommended, except under the guidance of a healthcare professional. Use in children aged 2 years and older should be limited to 12 weeks, except under medical supervision.
How long does it take for Movicol-Half to work?
Movicol won’t make you have a bowel movement immediately; it can take one to two days of taking Movicol for it to work.
Can you take paracetamol with Movicol?
Can other medicines be given at the same time as Movicol? You can give your child medicines that contain paracetamol or ibuprofen, unless your doctor has told you not to.
When is the best time to take Movicol?
You can take MOVICOL® at any time of day that is convenient.