Movicol Paediatric 6.9g Sachets contain macrogol 3350 and electrolytes. This osmotic laxative is used to treat constipation in children by drawing water into the bowel, softening stools and making bowel movements easier.
Macrogol 3350 retains water in the bowel, helping to soften hard stools and facilitate bowel movements. The added electrolytes help maintain the electrolyte balance of the solution.
Movicol Paediatric is indicated for chronic constipation in children within the age range specified in the product leaflet. Under medical supervision, it may also be used to treat faecal impaction in children aged five years and older.
Treatment of faecal impaction requires a specific dosage regimen and confirmation of the diagnosis by a healthcare professional.
Uses
- Chronic constipation in children
- Hard or difficult-to-pass stools
- Faecal impaction in eligible children, under medical supervision
Active Ingredients
Each 6.9g sachet contains:
- Macrogol 3350 (polyethylene glycol) — 6.563g
- Sodium chloride — 175.4mg
- Sodium hydrogen carbonate — 89.3mg
- Potassium chloride — 25.1mg
How to Take
- Use according to the child’s age, the product leaflet and the healthcare professional’s instructions.
- Dissolve the contents of one sachet in 62.5ml of water and stir until the powder has dissolved.
- The usual starting dose for chronic constipation under the UK product information is one sachet daily for children aged 1–6 years and two sachets daily for children aged 7–11 years. The dose may be adjusted according to response.
- Treatment for faecal impaction requires a separate, medically supervised dosing regimen. Do not use the high-dose regimen without confirmation of the diagnosis and professional guidance.
- Maintain adequate fluid intake during treatment.
- Do not give to children below the minimum age stated on the pack.
Precautions
- Consult a healthcare professional before giving this medicine to a young child or using it for prolonged periods.
- Do not use in cases of intestinal obstruction, perforation, ileus or certain severe inflammatory bowel conditions.
- Seek medical advice before use if the child has kidney problems, significant heart disease or difficulty swallowing.
- Abdominal pain, bloating, nausea and diarrhoea may occur. If diarrhoea develops, seek advice about reducing or stopping the dose.
- Movicol may temporarily affect the absorption of other oral medicines. Ask a pharmacist about the appropriate timing of other medicines.
- Seek urgent medical attention for severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, abdominal swelling or blood in the stool.
- Keep out of reach of children and store according to the package instructions.
