MOVICOL(r) Junior Lemon Lime

Overview

EFFECTIVE RELIEF FROM CONSTIPATION WHICH WORKS BY REHYDRATING THE STOOL TO RESTORE COMFORTABLE BOWEL MOVEMENTS. FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN 2 YEARS AND OVER

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 in adults and children 2 years and older.

AUST R NUMBER:

AUST R 109758

Ingredients

CONTAINS:

Contains 93.4 mg of sodium and 13 mg of potassium

INGREDIENTS:

Active ingredients and Quantities per sachet/per 62.5 mL after preparation
Macrogol 3350 6.563 g
Sodium bicarbonate 89.3 mg
Sodium chloride 175.4 mg
Potassium chloride 23.3 mg
Contains 93.4 mg of sodium and 13 mg of potassium
Active ingredients and Quantities per sachet/per 62.5 mL after preparation
Macrogol 3350 6.563 g
Sodium bicarbonate 89.3 mg
Sodium chloride 175.4 mg
Potassium chloride 23.3 mg

Instructions

DOSAGE:

One sachet per 62.5mL of water

Storage

STORAGE TEMPERATURE:

Store below 25oC

Safety

PRODUCT WARNINGS:

Do not take MOVICOL Junior Lemon-Lime 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 Junior Lemon-Lime is for use in children aged 2 years and over.
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.

ONLINE MANDATORY STATEMENT:

ALWAYS READ THE LABEL AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Country of Origin

Australia