{"product_id":"movicol-adult-13-81g-satchets","title":"Movicol Adult 13.81g Satchets","description":"\u003cp\u003eMovicol 13.8g sachet, powder for oral solution. It is a laxative for the treatment of constipation in adults, adolescents and elderly. It is not recommended for children below 12 years of age.\u003cbr\u003eMovicol helps you to have a comfortable bowel movement even if you have been constipated for a long time. Movicol also works in very bad constipation called faecal impaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to take Movicol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis medicine can be taken at any time with or without food.\u003cbr\u003eDissolve the content of each sachet in 125ml (1\/4 pint) of water and drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Constipation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eA dose of Movicol is 1 sachet dissolved in 125 ml (1\/4 pint) of water. Take this 1– 3 times a day according to the severity of your constipation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Faecal impaction:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eBefore you take Movicol for faecal impaction, it should be confirmed that you have this condition.\u003cbr\u003eA dose of 8 sachets a day of Movicol is needed for the treatment of faecal impaction.\u003cbr\u003eEach sachet dissolved in 125ml (1\/4 pint) of water. The 8 sachets should be taken\u003cbr\u003ewithin 6 hours for up to 3 days if required. If you have a heart condition, do not take\u003cbr\u003emore than 2 sachets in any one hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarnings and precautions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen taking Movicol you should continue to take plenty of fluids. The fluid content of Movicol should not replace your regular liquid intake.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome medicines, e.g. anti-epileptics, may not work as effectively during use with Movicol.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou should not take any other medicines by mouth together with Movicol and for one hour before and for one hour after taking Movicol.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTalk to your doctor or pharmacist if you need 3 or more sachets daily for a prolonged period, especially if you have been advised to follow a low salt (sodium) diet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePregnancy and breast feeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMovicol can be taken during pregnancy and whilst breastfeeding. If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice before taking Movicol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Optum Health Pharmacy","offers":[{"title":"10's","offer_id":52291879567660,"sku":null,"price":1450.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/6895\/7484\/files\/prescription-required.png?v=1745497922","url":"https:\/\/optumhealthpharmacy.africa\/products\/movicol-adult-13-81g-satchets","provider":"Optum Health Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}