Movicol Powder Lemon Flavour is a laxative for the treatment of constipation in adults, adolescents, and the elderly.
It is taken orally to help you to have a comfortable bowel movement, even if you have been constipated for a long time.
Movicol can also help to treat very bad constipation called faecal impaction.
The active ingredient in Movicol is Macrogol 3350, is a laxative that makes stools softer and easier to pass by absorbing water into the stool. Electrolytes help to maintain the body's normal levels of sodium, potassium and water whilst giving relief from constipation.
Not suitable for anyone under 12 years of age.
Keep hydrated whilst taking these sachets
Let your GP or Pharmacist know if you are on any other medication as some medicines such as anti-epileptics, may not work as effectively if they are taken at the same time as Movicol
You should not take any other medicines by mouth for one hour and for one hour after taking Movicol.
You are allergic to any of the ingredients these sachets contain
You have a perforation in the wall of your intestine
You have a blockage in your intestine
You have paralysis of the intestine (for example, your intestines may stop working due to intestinal surgery or severe infection)
You have ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, or toxic megacolon
You are pregnant or breastfeeding
Contains: Macrogol 3350: 13.125g, Sodium Chloride: 0.3507g, Sodium Bicarbonate: 0.1785g, Potassium Chloride: 0.0466g