Movicol Ready To Take Sachets

About Movicol Ready To Take Liquid

Movicol Ready To Take is a convenient, pre-mixed oral solution in a sachet designed to provide effective relief from constipation. Each 25ml sachet contains a balanced combination of Macrogol 3350 and electrolytes, which work together to soften stools and stimulate natural bowel movement. Unlike powder versions, this liquid format requires no water for mixing, making it ideal for use while traveling or on the go.

Movicol Ready To Take is suitable for adults, adolescents, and the elderly, and is commonly used for both chronic constipation and the resolution of more severe faecal impaction.

• Movicol Ready To Take – 30 Sachets

What Is Movicol Ready To Take Used For?

Movicol Ready To Take is an osmotic laxative used to treat chronic constipation and faecal impaction (severe constipation where a large mass of stool blocks the rectum). It works by carrying water into the bowel to soften the stool and increase its volume, which triggers the body to pass the waste naturally. The included electrolytes help maintain the body’s normal levels of sodium and potassium during treatment.

Who Is Movicol Ready To Take Suitable For?

This product is suitable for adults and children aged 12 years and over.

Do not use Movicol Ready To Take if you:

• Are allergic to any of the active ingredients or excipients
• Have a perforated gut wall or a blockage in the intestine
• Have inflammatory bowel disease (such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease)
• Have toxic megacolon

Speak to a healthcare professional before use if you:

• Are pregnant or breastfeeding
• Have heart or kidney problems
• Are on a low-sodium or low-potassium diet
• Are taking other medications (laxatives can affect the absorption of other drugs)

How to Take Movicol Ready To Take

1. Open the sachet by tearing or cutting along the designated line.
2. Squeeze the liquid directly into your mouth.
3. Swallow the entire contents of the sachet.
4. No dilution with water or other liquids is required.
5. If treating faecal impaction, ensure all 8 sachets are taken within a 6-hour window.

Do not use for more than 2 weeks for chronic constipation unless directed by a doctor.

Possible Side Effects of Movicol Ready To Take

Common side effects:

• Stomach ache or rumbling
• Bloating or wind (flatulence)
• Indigestion or soreness of the anus
• Nausea or mild diarrhoea (usually improves by reducing the dose)

Serious side effects (seek medical help immediately):

• Signs of an allergic reaction (rash, breathlessness, or swelling of the face)
• Signs of fluid/electrolyte shifts (feeling very weak, breathless, or increased thirst with a headache)

Warnings and Precautions

• Ensure you drink plenty of water while taking laxatives.
• If you develop side effects like swelling, feeling breathless, or increasingly tired, stop use and consult a doctor.
• The forest fruit flavouring contains benzyl alcohol which may cause allergic reactions.
• If you are treating faecal impaction, consult a doctor to confirm the diagnosis before starting the 8-sachet regimen.

Storage Instructions

• Store below 30°C.
• Do not refrigerate or freeze.
• Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the sachet.