Movicol

Movicol Junior Chocolate 30 Sachets

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Junior Strength formulation for the effective relief of constipation in children (aged 2 – 11 years).

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Junior Strength formulation for the effective relief of constipation in children (aged 2 – 11 years).

    Product Description:

    For the treatment of constipation, including chronic constipation in adults and children aged 2 years and older, and the resolution and prevention of recurrence of faecal impaction (as diagnosed by a doctor) in children aged 2 years and older.

    Movicol Junior Chocolate helps you to have a comfortable bowel movement even if you have been constipated for a long time.

    Directions:

    Dissolve the contents of one sachet in ¼ cup (about 62.5 mL) of water then drink it.

    Chronic Constipation/Prevention of recurrence of faecal impaction: Children aged 2-5 years: The usual starting dose is 1 sachet daily. Children aged 6-11 years: The usual starting dose is 2 sachets daily. The dose should be adjusted up or down as required to produce regular soft stools. The maximum dose needed does not normally exceed 4 sachets daily. Use in children aged 2 years and older should be limited to 12 weeks except under medical supervision. Movicol Junior is not recommended for children below 2 years of age. Adults and children 12 years and older: The recommended dose of Movicol Junior is 2 sachets a day. This can be increased up to 6 sachets daily if necessary, depending on the severity of your constipation. For chronic constipation the dose may be reduced to 1 sachet daily, according to individual response. For patients 12 years and older using 2 sachets daily or more, it is recommended to use Movicol.

    Warnings:

    Do not take Movicol Junior Chocolate if your doctor has told you that you have:

    • an obstruction in your intestine (gut)
    • a perforated gut wall
    • severe inflammatory bowel disease, like ulcerative colitis, Crohn‘s disease, or toxic megacolon
    • paralysis of the bowel.
    • an allergy to macrogol or any of the ingredients.

    If you are pregnant talk to your doctor before you take Movicol Junior Chocolate. Movicol Junior Chocolate can be taken while breast-feeding.

    Do not use Movicol Junior Chocolate to treat faecal impaction in children for longer than 7 days. If symptoms persist, see your doctor.

    Drink plenty of water. Increase fibre in diet except in cases of medication-induced constipation. Prolonged use of laxatives is undesirable and may lead to dependence. In some circumstances, prolonged use may be necessary but should only be under medical supervision.

    Laxative products such as Movicol Junior Chocolate have the potential to interact with other medications, by altering their absorption. Close monitoring of the effects of your medications may be necessary when you start or stop taking Movicol Junior Chocolate regularly. It is important that you should discuss this with your doctor.

    This medicine may not be right for you. Always read the label. Follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist talk to your health professional.

    Ingredients:

    Each sachet contains: Macrogol 3350 6.563 g, Sodium chloride 175.4 mg, Sodium bicarbonate 89.3 mg, Potassium chloride 15.9 mg

    When it is made into a drink with 62.5 mL of water, each sachet gives the equivalent of: Sodium 65 mmol/L, Chloride 51 mmol/L, Bicarbonate 17 mmol/L, Potassium 5.4 mmol/L

    Also contains acesulfame potassium and chocolate flavour. Lactose-free, gluten-free and sucrose-free.

    Each sachet contains 6.9 grams of Movicol Junior Chocolate powder. You add water to the powder to make a drink.