Can Movicol affect breast milk?

IS MOVICOL® SAFE IN PREGNANCY AND BREAST-FEEDING? MOVICOL® can be taken while breastfeeding.

What are the side effects of Movicol?

Sometimes you may have indigestion, stomach ache or rumbles. You may also feel bloated, suffer from wind, feel sick or vomit, may also experience soreness of the anus (bottom) and may have mild diarrhoea when starting to take Movicol. These side effects generally get better if you reduce the amount Movicol you take.

Should Movicol be taken morning or night?

You should always follow your doctor’s instructions. After mixing, MOVICOL® can be stored for 24 hours in the fridge for later consumption. You can take MOVICOL® at any time of day that is convenient.

How quickly does Movicol work for faecal impaction?

How long will MOVICOL take to work? MOVICOL usually takes 1 to 2 days to trigger the first bowel movement.

Is Movicol bad for kidneys?

MOVICOL® can be used by patients with renal insufficiency with no need to adjust the dose. The MOVICOL® range contains no sucrose (sugar). (Some varieties contain acesulfame potassium and/or sucralose, which are sweeteners not known to affect blood sugar).

How do you know when Movicol has worked?

Don’t worry – soft stools mean MOVICOL has started to work. However, if the poo becomes very runny or diarrhoea (see Stool Type 7 on the chart in this leaflet), you should stop taking your medicine until the runny poo stops. Then start again using fewer sachets.

Can you take Movicol before bed?

immediately before bed as this could cause an obstruction to develop. Polyethylene glycol commonly known as Movicol or Laxido. Whether taken orally or rectally this draws fluid into the bowel by osmosis and so make stools easier to pass.

When should you stop taking Movicol?

Don’t worry – soft stools mean MOVICOL® has started to work. However, if the poo becomes very runny or diarrhoea (see Stool Type 7 on the chart overleaf), you should stop taking your MOVICOL® until the runny poo stops.

What are the possible side effects of Movicol?

What are the possible side effects of Movicol? 1 Abdominal pain. 2 Feeling sick or vomiting. 3 Swelling or bloating of the abdomen. 4 Abdominal rumbling and gurgling sounds due to movement in the intestines. 5 Wind (flatulence). 6 (more items)

What kind of Medicine is Movicol 13.8g sachets?

WHAT MOVICOL IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR The name of this medicine is Movicol 13.8g sachet, powder for oral solution. It is a laxative for the treatment of constipation in adults, adolescents and

Where to keep Movicol for constipation for children?

Keep the Movicol sachets in a cupboard, away from heat and direct sunlight. Stir it well before giving to your child. Make sure that children cannot see or reach the medicine. Keep the medicine in the container it came in.

How does Movicol work over the counter in the UK?

Movicol (macrogol 3350, also known as polyethylene glycol 3350) is a laxative which is sold over the counter in the UK and Australia. It works by keeping more water than usual in the bowel which softens the stool and makes it easier to pass. This type of laxative is called ‘osmotic’.