MOVICOL® Lemon-Lime

 

Effective relief of constipation in adults (aged 12 years and over)

  • Available in the self-selection section at pharmacies in boxes of either 30 or 8 sachets.

  • MOVICOL 30s is also PBS subsidised for eligible patients. Ask your healthcare professional for advice.

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DOSAGE IN ADULTS AND CHILDREN OVER 12 YEARS OF AGE:

Constipation: 1 sachet daily, increasing to 2 or 3 sachets daily if necessary.

Faecal impaction as diagnosed by a doctor: 8 sachets a day for no more than 3 days.

Directions for use:

Dissolve the contents of one sachet in 125 mL of water then drink it. Do not exceed the stated dose. Not recommended for children less than 12 years of age.

See patient leaflet for further information.

Drink plenty of water. Increase fibre in diet. Prolonged use of laxatives is undesirable and may lead to dependence. If symptoms persist seek medical advice. Use only if carton seals are unbroken.

Each 13.8 g sachet contains:

Macrogol 3350 13.125 g

Sodium chloride 350.7 mg

Sodium bicarbonate 178.5 mg

Potassium chloride 46.6 mg

On reconstitution in 125 mL, each sachet provides:

Sodium 65 mmol/L

Chloride 53 mmol/L

Bicarbonate 17 mmol/L

Potassium 5.4 mmol/L

Also contains potassium acesulfame and lemon/lime flavour.

Store below 25°C

Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

 

Movicol and Norgine are trademarks. Norgine Pty Limited. 3/14 Rodborough Road, Frenchs Forest NSW 2086. Manufacturer: Norgine Limited, UK.