Movicol Adult Lemon Lime 30 Sachets

Each sachet of MOVICOL Lemon-Lime Flavour powder contains: - Macrogol 3350: 13.125 g - Sodium chloride: 350.7 mg - Sodium bicarbonate: 178.5 mg - Potassium chloride: 46.6 mg The content of electrolyte ions per sachet when made up to 125 mL is: - Sodium: 65 mmol/L - Potassium: 5.4 mmol/L - Chloride: 53 mmol/L - Bicarbonate: 17 mmol/L

For oral administration: Each sachet should be dissolved in 125 mL of water. For faecal impaction, 8 sachets may be dissolved in 1 litre of water. Store the reconstituted solution in a refrigerator and discard any solution not used within 6 hours. Patients with impaired cardiovascular function: For the treatment of faecal impaction, the dose should be divided so that no more than two sachets are taken in any one hour. Patients with renal insufficiency: No dosage change is necessary for treatment of either constipation or faecal impaction.

The fluid content of MOVICOL Lemon-Lime Flavour when reconstituted with water does not replace regular fluid intake. Adequate fluid intake must be maintained. Adverse reactions are possible as described under Section 4.8 Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects). If patients develop symptoms indicating shifts of fluid/electrolytes (e.g., oedema, shortness of breath, increasing fatigue, dehydration, cardiac failure), MOVICOL should be stopped immediately and electrolytes measured. Any abnormality should be treated appropriately. The absorption of other medicines could be reduced due to a decrease in gastrointestinal transit time induced by MOVICOL. This product contains 187 mg of sodium per sachet, equivalent to 9.3% of the WHO recommended maximum daily intake of 2g sodium for an adult. The maximum daily dose of this product for constipation (3 sachets) is equivalent to 28% of the WHO recommended maximum daily intake for sodium. MOVICOL is considered high in sodium, and caution should be taken for those on a low salt diet. As with all laxatives, prolonged use is not usually recommended and may lead to dependence. If prolonged use is necessary, it should only be under medical supervision.