Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Movicol Sachet

Movicol Sachet

Generic nameMacrogol 3350 + Electrolytes (Polyethylene glycol 3350 / Potassium Chloride / Sodium Bicarbonate / Sodium Chloride)
Drug classOsmotic Laxative
FormsSachet (powder for oral solution)

Movicol is a laxative powder that you mix with water to make a drink. It is used to treat constipation in adults, adolescents, and older people, and is not recommended for children under 12 years old (a different paediatric version is used for younger children).

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