Movicol Junior flavour free 30 pack macrogol plus electrolytes for constipation.

Movicol is a very effective laxative that works in harmony with your body's own processes, to gently restore healthy bowel movements.

It's suitable for all kinds of constipation and people, easy to prepare and use, and comes in a wide range of flavours.

Use only as directed and consult your healthcare professional if symptoms persist.

Suitable for: Ages 2-12.

Unlike some laxatives that work to directly cause bowel contractions, Movicol works in a way that's more naturally aligned to your system.

Movicol usually takes between 24 and 48 hours to act and gives you effective but gentle control compared with most other laxatives.

Use only as directed and consult your healthcare professional if symptoms persist.

Always read the label.

Directions:

Chronic constipation/prevention of recurrence of faecal impaction:

Children aged 2-5 years: the usual starting dose is 1 sachet daily.

Children aged 6-11 years: the usual starting dose is 2 sachets daily. The dose should be adjusted up or down as required to produce regular soft stools.

The maximum dose needed does not normally exceed 4 sachets daily. Use in children aged 2 years and older should be limited to 12 weeks except under medical supervision. Movicol junior is not recommended for children below 2 years of age.

Adults and children 12 years and older: the recommended dose of Movicol junior is 2 sachets a day.

This can be increased up to 6 sachets daily if necessary, depending on the severity of your constipation.

For chronic constipation the dose may be reduced to 1 sachet daily, according to individual response. For patients 12 years and older using 2 sachets daily or more, it is recommended to use Movicol.

Storage instructions - store below 25°C.

Warnings:

The fluid content of Movicol Junior Lemon-Lime when re-constituted with water does not replace regular fluid intake and adequate fluid intake must be maintained.

Adverse reactions are possible as described under adverse reactions.

If patients develop any symptoms indicating shifts of fluid/electrolytes (e.g. Oedema, shortness of breath, increasing fatigue, dehydration, cardiac failure), Movicol Junior Lemon-Lime should be stopped immediately and electrolytes measured, and any abnormality should be treated appropriately.

The absorption of other medicinal products could transiently be reduced due to a decrease in gastro-intestinal transit time induced by Movicol Junior Lemon-Lime (see interactions with other drugs).

As with all laxatives, prolonged use is undesirable and may lead to dependence.

If prolonged use is necessary, it should only be under medical supervision.

Patients should be advised to drink plenty of water.

They should also increase fibre in the diet, except in the case of medication-induced constipation.

Important information.

Movicol junior is used in children aged 2 years and older and adults for the treatment of chronic constipation.

Constipation is the less frequent than normal passing of large, firm or hard stools.

Movicol junior helps you to have a comfortable bowel movement even if you have been constipated for a long time.