Posology
Chronic Constipation
A course of treatment for constipation with Movicol Plain does not normally exceed two weeks, although this can be repeated if required.
As for all laxatives, prolonged use is not usually recommended. Extended use may be necessary in the care of patients with severe chronic or resistant constipation, secondary to multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's Disease, or induced by regular constipating medication, in particular opioids and antimuscarinics.
Adults, adolescents and the elderly: 1-3 sachets daily in divided doses, according to individual response.
For extended use, the dose can be adjusted down to 1 or 2 sachets daily.
Children (below 12 years old): Not recommended. Alternative Movicol products are available for children.
Faecal impaction
A course of treatment for faecal impaction with Movicol Plain does not normally exceed 3 days.
Adults, adolescents and the elderly: 8 sachets daily, all of which should be consumed within a 6 hour period.
Children (below 12 years old): Not recommended. Alternative Movicol products are available for children.
Patients with impaired cardiovascular function: For the treatment of faecal impaction the dose should be divided so that no more than two sachets are taken in any one hour.
Patients with renal insufficiency: No dosage change is necessary for treatment of either constipation or faecal impaction.
Method of administration
Each sachet should be dissolved in 125ml water. For use in faecal impaction 8 sachets may be dissolved in 1 litre water.