Movicol Liquid

Composition of Movicol Liquid

Movicol Liquid contains Polyethylene Glycol (13.125gm) + Sodium Chloride (350.7mg) + Sodium Bicarbonate (178.5mg) + Potassium Chloride (46.6mg). It belongs to the Laxative, Vitamin and mineral supplement and Antacid / H2 blocker class of medicines.

Uses of Movicol Liquid

• This medicine is used in the treatment of constipation
• bowel preparation
• nutritional deficiency
• dietary supplementation
• acidity
• heartburn
• indigestion and gas and bloating.

Key benefits

• Reliable relief of constipation
• Several gentle options available
• Corrects a measured deficiency
• Supports normal body function
• Works within minutes
• Useful for occasional heartburn

How Movicol Liquid works

This medicine combines 4 active ingredients: Polyethylene Glycol, Sodium, Sodium Bicarbonate and Potassium. Polyethylene Glycol softens the stool and encourages the bowel to move, making it easier to pass. Sodium supplies a vitamin, mineral or nutrient that your diet may not be providing in sufficient amount. Sodium Bicarbonate neutralises or reduces stomach acid, giving quick relief from burning and indigestion. Potassium supplies a vitamin, mineral or nutrient that your diet may not be providing in sufficient amount.

How to take Movicol Liquid

Shake the bottle well before each dose and measure it with the cup, spoon or dropper supplied — a kitchen spoon is not an accurate measure. Take it at bedtime or as directed. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause severe loose motions, dehydration and salt imbalance. It can cause vomiting and stomach pain, and with iron can be dangerous, especially in children. It can cause severe loose motions or constipation and disturb the body's salt balance. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Movicol Liquid

Most side effects of Movicol are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Cramping
• Bloating
• Flatulence
• Loose motions
• Nausea
• Constipation
• Stomach upset
• Chalky taste

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Movicol Liquid

Warnings and precautions

Drink plenty of water while taking any laxative, particularly the fibre-based ones — without it they can make constipation worse. Do not use stimulant laxatives daily over long periods without medical advice; the bowel becomes reliant on them. See a doctor if constipation is new and persistent in an adult over forty, or comes with blood, weight loss or severe pain. A supplement is not a substitute for a balanced diet or for treating the cause of a symptom. Iron makes stools black and can cause constipation — this is expected, but tell your doctor if it troubles you. Keep iron-containing products well out of reach of children; an overdose in a small child is a medical emergency. Check the labels of everything you take so you do not double up on the same nutrient. This is for short-term relief. See a doctor if you need it most days for more than a couple of weeks. Seek urgent care for chest pain that spreads to the arm or jaw, comes with sweating or breathlessness — do not assume it is acidity. Antacids interfere with the absorption of many other medicines. Take them at least two hours apart from anything else.

Do not take Movicol if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for anyone with a suspected bowel obstruction, or with severe abdominal pain of unknown cause. Magnesium-containing antacids are avoided in significant kidney disease.

Interactions with other medicines

Laxatives can reduce the absorption of other medicines taken at the same time. Iron, calcium, zinc and magnesium reduce the absorption of thyroid tablets and several antibiotics — separate them by a few hours. Tea and coffee taken with iron reduce how much is absorbed; vitamin C increases it. Reduces the absorption of thyroid tablets, iron, and several antibiotics — separate them by at least two hours.

How to store Movicol Liquid

Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight. Do not freeze. Once opened, use it within the period printed on the pack. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Movicol Liquid

Increase fibre, fluids and physical activity — these treat the cause rather than the episode. Do not ignore the urge to go; a regular routine helps. Take it with food unless the pack says otherwise. Have deficiencies confirmed and rechecked by blood test rather than supplementing indefinitely. Take it after meals and at bedtime when symptoms are worst. Avoid late heavy meals, and raise the head of your bed if symptoms wake you at night.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

WIN-MEDICARE PVT LTD`

Therapeutic class:

Laxative, Nutritional supplement and Antacid

Drug class:

Laxative, Vitamin and mineral supplement and Antacid / H2 blocker