Movicol Ready To Take Liquid Laxative Sachets - 30 Sachets are designed to treat constipation.

How Movicol Ready To Take Liquid Laxative Sachets work

Movicol Ready To Take Liquid Laxative Sachets contain the active ingredient macrogol 3350. Macrogol 3350 helps with bowel movements by increasing the amount of water in your bowels.

Directions

Always take Movicol Ready To Take Liquid Laxative Sachets exactly as described in the patient information leaflet or as your doctor / pharmacist has told you. 

Take 1-3 sachets a day. 

Side effects

Like all medicines, Movicol Ready To Take Liquid Laxative Sachets may cause side effects in some people, but these won’t affect everybody. Common side effects include: 

• Headaches
• Indigestion 
• Stomach ache 
• Nausea
• Vomiting 

If you experience any side effects, including any not included in the patient information leaflet, you can report them using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.

Serious side effects

Seek emergency medical attention if you notice any signs of a severe allergic reaction, symptoms of which include swelling of the face and throat, skin rash, breathing difficulties and/or loss of consciousness. 

Warnings

Movicol Ready To Take Liquid Laxative Sachets may be unsuitable for certain people. Do not use this product if you are allergic to any of the ingredients or if you have any of the following:

• A blockage in your intestine 
• A perforated gut
• Inflammatory bowel disease e.g. Crohn's or ulcerative colitis 
• Toxic megacolon

Using/taking other medicines

If you are taking or have recently taken any medication, including medication obtained without a prescription, talk to your GP or pharmacist before taking this product.

Some medicines such as antiepileptics may not work as effectively alongside Movicol Ready To Take Liquid Laxative Sachets. 

Do not take any other medication one hour before or one hour after taking a sachet.

Age restrictions 

This product is not suitable for children under 12 years old.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

This product can be used during pregnancy and whilst breastfeeding. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, you must ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any new medicine. 

Storage information

Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place out of sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date, referring to the last day of the month stated on the packaging. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.

Important information

This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after taking this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to https://www.nhs.uk

If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or  pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.

Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.

Please read the included leaflet carefully before taking this product.

Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.