{"product_id":"movicol-30-sachets","title":"Movicol - Lemon \u0026 Lime Powder Sachets Pack of 30","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eMovicol - Lemon \u0026amp; Lime Powder Sachets \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e30 Sachets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eMovicol powder is used to relieve:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eChronic constipation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eBuild up of compressed and hardened stools (feces) in the rectum as a result of chronic constipation (faecal impaction).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eContaining macrogol (polyethylene glycol), which is a type of medicine known as an osmotic laxative, each Movicol sachet also contains sodium bicarbonate, sodium chloride and potassium chloride. The contents of the sachets should be mixed with water to make a drink. Macrogol is an inert substance that passes through the gut without being absorbed into the body. It relieves constipation because it causes the water it is taken with to be retained in the bowel instead of being absorbed into the body. This increases the water content and volume of the stools in the bowel making them softer and easier to pass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSodium bicarbonate, sodium chloride and potassium chloride (electrolytes) are included in each sachet to help ensure that the laxative works without causing the body to gain or lose significant amounts of sodium, potassium or water that are needed for proper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow To Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis medicine can be taken at any time with or without food or drink\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstipation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eA dose of Movicol laxative is 1 sachet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eTake this 1 -3 times a day according to the severity of your constipation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFaecal impaction:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eA dose is 8 sachets a day of Movicol laxative is needed for the treatment of faecal impaction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe 8 sachets should be taken within 6 hours for up to 3 days if required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIf you have a heart condition do not take more than 2 sachets in any one hour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHow to mix:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOpen the sachet and pour the contents into a glass. Add about 125ml or a quarter pint of water to the glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eStir well until all the powder has dissolved and the Movicol solution is clear or slightly hazy, then drink it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIf you are taking Movicol laxatives for faecal impaction it may be easier to dissolve 8 sachets in 1 litre of water. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration of treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstipation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eTreatment with Movicol laxatives usually lasts for about 2 weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIf you need to take Movicol laxatives for longer, please see your doctor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIf your constipation is caused by an illness such as Parkinson's disease or multiple sclerosis (MS), or if you take medicines that cause constipation your doctor may recommend that you take MOVICOL laxatives for longer than 2 weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eUsually for long term treatment that dose can be lowered to either 1 or 2 sachets a day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFaecal impaction:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eTreatment with Movicol laxatives can be for up to 3 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you take more Movicol laxative than you should:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eYou may develop diarrhoea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eStop taking Movicol laxatives until it clears, and then start again at a lower dose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIf you are worried contact your doctor or pharmacist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you forget to take Movicol laxatives:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eTake the dose as soon as you remember to take it.functioning of the body. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWarnings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eDo not take Movicol laxatives if your doctor has told you that you have:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ea blockage in your intestine (gut obstruction, ileus)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ea perforated gut wall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003esevere inflammatory bowel disease like ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease or toxic megacolon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ean allergy to the active substances or any of the other ingredients of Movicol laxatives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeart conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFollow the instructions in the directions tab if you are taking Movicol laxatives for faecal impaction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePregnancy and breast feeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIf you are pregnant or breast feeding talk to your doctor before taking Movicol laxatives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriving and using machines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eMovicol laxative does not affect your ability to drive or use machines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaking other medicines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePlease inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, or have recently taken, any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eKEEP ALL MEDICINES OUT OF REACH AND SIGHT OF CHILDREN.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePLEASE READ ALL PRODUCT PACKAGING AND LABELS PRIOR TO USE,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eMacrogol, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Bicarbonate, Potassium Chloride, acacia solids, 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