Movicol 13.8 g or. sol. (pwdr.) sachet 20

Movicol 13,8G Norgine Citroen 20 zakj

Therapeutic Indications:

for the treatment of chronic constipation. Movicol is also effective for the treatment of faecal impaction, defined as persistent constipation with faecal filling of rectum and / or colon.

Qualitative and quantitative composition:

Movicol Each bag contains the following active ingredients.

Macrogol 3350
13.125 g

Sodium chloride
350.7 mg

Sodium
178.5 mg

Potassium chloride
46.6 mg
After dilution of 1 sachet in 125 ml of water, this solution contains the following electrolytes.

Sodium
65 mmol / l

Chloride
53 mmol / l

Potassium
5.4 mmol / l

Bicarbonate
17 mmol / l
For excipients, see section 'List of excipients.

Pharmaceutical form:

Powder for oral solution.
Smooth white powder.

Posology and method of administration:

Chronic constipation.
Treatment of constipation in Movicol does not normally longer than 2 weeks, but the treatment can be repeated if necessary.
laxativa As with any true, long-term use is generally not recommended.
extended use may be necessary in the treatment of patients with severe chronic or resistant constipation, the secondary caused by Multiple Sclerosis or Parkinson's disease and in drug-induced constipation, especially opiates and anticholinergics.
Adults, adolescents and elderly: 1 to 3 sachets per day in individual doses, depending on individual needs. With prolonged use, the dose reduced to 1 or 2 bags per day.
Children (below 12 years): Not recommended. Children are the Movicol range of other products available.
Faecal impaction.
Treatment of faecal impaction with Movicol normally lasts no longer than 3 days.
Adults, adolescents and elderly : 8 bags per day, taken within a period of 6 hours.
Children (below 12 years) : Not recommended. For children from the other products available Movicol range.
Patients with impaired cardiovascular function : For the treatment of faecal impaction the dose should be divided so that no more than 2 bags per hours are taken.
Patients with renal impairment: No dosage adjustment is necessary for the treatment of constipation or faecal impaction.
Administration. Any
bag should be dissolved in 125 ml water. For use in faecal impaction 8 bags can be dissolved in 1 liter of water.

This is a medicine, no prolonged use without medical advice, keep away from children, read the leaflet carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist. In case of side effects, contact your doctor.

Contraindications:

perforation or obstruction of the intestines caused by structural or functional disorders of the gut wall, ileus, severe inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and toxic megacolon.
Hypersensitivity to the active substances or to any of the excipients.

Special warnings and precautions for use:

The diagnosis of impaction / faecal filling of the rectum should be confirmed by physical or radiological examination of stomach and rectum.
Mild adverse effects are possible. See section 'side effects'. If the patient has a symptom caused by a disruption of the fluid / electrolyte balance (edema, shortness of breath, increased fatigue, dehydration, heart failure), the use of Movicol immediately be stopped. The blood levels of electrolytes should then be determined and disturbances to be adequately addressed.

Pregnancy and lactation:

There is no experience with the use of Movicol during pregnancy and lactation, only when the attending physician deems it necessary.

Side effects:

Side effects due to the expansion of the gut contents may occur: - expansion and abdominal pain - ingen drink in the intestines; - nausea.
Mild diarrhea, which typically responds to lowering the dose, may occur.
Allergic reactions can occur.

Effects on ability to drive and use machines:

Movicol does not affect the ability to drive and operate machinery.

Overdose:

Severe pain or distension of the intestines can be treated with a nasal-gastric aspiration. With plenty of moisture lost through vomiting or diarrhea may require treatment to restore the electrolyte balance needed.

List of excipients:

acesulfame potassium (E950) - Lemon / lime flavor * (* Lemon / lime flavoring contains the following ingredients: Gum arabic - Maltodextrin - Limo Oil - Lemon Oil - Citral - Citric and water).

Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction:

There are no reported clinical interactions with other drugs.
Macrogol increases the solubility of alcohol-soluble and relatively water-insoluble drugs . and there is a theoretical possibility that the absorption of these drugs could be temporarily reduced.

Incompatibilities:

Not yet.