BENEFITS OF MOVICOL
MOVICOL is an osmotic agent, and thus it works with your body.1
MOVICOL combines macrogol and electrolytes for the relief of constipation without gain or loss of significant amounts of water or electrolytes. Course of treatment is normally no longer than two weeks, but may be repeated if necessary and under a doctor’s advice.
*If patients develop any symptoms indicating shifts of fluids/electrolytes (e.g. oedema, shortness of breath, increasing fatigue, dehydration, cardiac failure) MOVICOL should be stopped immediately and electrolytes measured and any abnormality should be treated appropriately.
Course of treatment is normally no longer than two weeks, but may be repeated if necessary and under a doctor’s advice.
Can be used in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
HOW MOVICOL WORKS
MOVICOL is for the treatment of chronic constipation.
MOVICOL’S 4-in-1 action works with the body to provide effective, comfortable relief of chronic constipation.1
- Swells – The water retained by MOVICOL helps to increase the stool volume.
- Softens – The water retained by MOVICOL softens the stool.1
- Stimulates – The increased stool water stretches the walls of the intestines which triggers colon motility.1
- Glides – The softened stools make a comfortable bowel movement possible.
WATCH THE MOVICOL VIDEO TO SEE HOW IT WORKS
HOW TO RECONSTITUTE MOVICOL
Pour the contents of one sachet of MOVICOL into a glass
Add 125 ml (half a glass) of water.
Stir in the mixture until the powder has been dissolved and the solution is clear or slightly hazy. Drink the solution.
A course with MOVICOL does not normally exceed 2 weeks, although this can be repeated (on doctor’s prescription) if required. Extended use (on doctor’s prescription) may be necessary in the care of patients with severe chronic or resistant constipation, secondary to multiple sclerosis or Parkinson’s disease, or induced by regular constipating medicine, in particular opioids and antimuscarinics.
Not recommended in children below 12 years old.
