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Description and specs

APOHEALTH MACROGOL 30SCH (equivalent to movicol), for the treatment of constipation , including chronic constipation, and the resolution of faecal impaction (as diagnosed by a doctor)

Active Ingredients :
Each 13.72g Sachet Contains:

Sodium 186.9mg
Chloride 234.9mg
Potassium 26.4mg
Bicarbonate 129.6mg

On reconstitution in 125ml of water each sachet provides:

Sodium 1.5g/L (65mmol/L)
Chloride 1.9g/L (53mmol/L)
Potassium 1.5g/L (5.4mmol/L)
Bicarbonate 1.0g/L (17mmol/L)

Maximum recommended daily dose (8 sachets) contains sodium 1.5g

Dosage:
For constipation: Adults and Children over 12 years: 1 sachet daily, increasing to 2 or 3 sachets daily in divided doses. Not recommended to be taken for more than 2 weeks unless under medical advice.

For faecal impaction: Adults and Children over 12 years: 8 sachets daily to be taken within 6 hours. Do not take for more than 3 days, unless under medical advice

* Not recommended for children under 12 years of age. For further information, please refer to package insert.

Administration:

Each sachet should be dissolved in 125ml water. For use in faecal impaction 8 sachets may be dissolved in 1 litre of water. Sachets can be reconstituted in advance and kept covered and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.

Warnings:
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. If symptoms persist, seek medical advice.

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