ALWAYS READ THE LABEL AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USEDescription 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
1. Hydrates and bulks
2. Softens
3. Triggers natural movement in the bowel
4. Lubricates the stool
MOVICOL is lactose free, gluten free, sucrose free
For effective relief from constipation and treatment of chronic constipation; treatment of medically diagnosed faecal impaction.
Suitable For: Adults over 12 years of age
Boxed Contents: 30 sachets of 13.9g of MOVICOL Chocolate powder
Size: 13.9g of MOVICOL Chocolate powder
Warnings Do not take MOVICOL Chocolate 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 Chocolate is for use in adults and children aged 12 years and over. The MOVICOL Junior range is available for children between 2 and 11 years of age.
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 125 mL after preparation
Macrogol 3350 13.125 g
Sodium bicarbonate 178.5 mg
Sodium chloride 350.7 mg
Potassium chloride 31.7 mg
Movicol Chocolate also contains chocolate flavour, and acesulfame potassium as a sweetener. The
chocolate flavour includes maltodextrin, acacia gum, vegetable oils and fats, propylene glycol, benzyl
alcohol and sulfites. Contains 187 mg of sodium and 26 mg of potassium. Contains 14.1 mg of benzyl alcohol
Contains: Movicol Chocolate also contains chocolate flavour, and acesulfame potassium as a sweetener.The
chocolate flavour includes maltodextrin, acacia gum, vegetable oils and fats, propylene glycol, benzyl
alcohol and sulfites. Contains 187 mg of sodium and 26 mg of potassium. Contains 14.1 mg of benzyl alcohol
Active Ingredients: Active ingredients and Quantities per sachet/per 125 mL after preparation
Macrogol 3350 13.125 g
Sodium bicarbonate 178.5 mg
Sodium chloride 350.7 mg
Potassium chloride 31.7 mg
Movicol Chocolate also contains chocolate flavour, and acesulfame potassium as a sweetener. The
chocolate flavour includes maltodextrin, acacia gum, vegetable oils and fats, propylene glycol, benzyl
alcohol and sulfites. Contains 187 mg of sodium and 26 mg of potassium. Contains 14.1 mg of benzyl alcohol
Active ingredients and Quantities per sachet/per 125 mL after preparation
Macrogol 3350 13.125 g
Sodium bicarbonate 178.5 mg
Sodium chloride 350.7 mg
Potassium chloride 31.7 mg
Direction * Open the sachet and pour the contents into a glass.
* Add 125 mL of water into the glass.
* Stir well until all the powder has dissolved and the MOVICOL Chocolate solution is clear or slightly hazy, then drink it.
If you like, you can add a flavour such as orange cordial to the drink
Storage Instructions
Store below 25°C
For adults over 12 years of age
Storage Temperature: Below 25°C
