How long does it take for Movicol to start working?

Usually people find that Movicol takes effect around one to two days after taking it.

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How long does it take to poop after taking Movicol?

MOVICOL® usually takes 1 to 2 days to trigger the first bowel movement.

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How do I know if Movicol is working?

Don't worry – soft stools mean MOVICOL has started to work. However, if the poo becomes very runny or diarrhoea (see Stool Type 7 on the chart in this leaflet), you should stop taking your medicine until the runny poo stops. Then start again using fewer sachets.

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Is Movicol a laxative or stool softener?

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. Movicol 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.

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Can you take 2 sachets of Movicol together?

The recommended dose of Movicol is 1 sachet a day. This can be increased to 2 or 3 sachets daily if necessary.

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Should I drink lots of water with MOVICOL?

It is recommended that you drink a glass of water or other fluid after you take Movicol Ready To Take. When taking Movicol Ready To Take you should continue to take plenty of fluids. The fluid content of Movicol should not replace your regular liquid intake. Constipation: The recommended dose is one sachet daily.

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Should I drink extra water with MOVICOL?

You should drink an extra litre of fluid per day while you are taking the medicine to treat faecal impaction.

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Is it better to take MOVICOL in the morning or Evening?

You can take MOVICOL® at any time of day that is convenient.

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Does MOVICOL cleanse the colon?

MOVICOL® has a natural mode of action that works gently, in harmony with your body. acts locally in the colon to relieve constipation: The water retained by MOVICOL® softens the stool and bulks it up slightly. As the stool gently expands, it naturally triggers colonic activity and a bowel movement.

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What are the side effects of MOVICOL?

Side effects of macrogol Brand names: Movicol, Laxido, CosmoCol, Molaxole
  • Diarrhoea. Drink lots of fluids, such as water or squash, to avoid dehydration. ...
  • Indigestion. ...
  • Stomach pain (rumbles or aches) ...
  • Bloating and wind (farting and burping) ...
  • Feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting) ...
  • Sore bottom (anus)

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What happens if you don't drink enough water on MOVICOL?

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If your child does not drink enough water with it, the medicine will not work properly and your child may become dehydrated. Open the sachet and pour the contents into the water. Stir well until all the powder has dissolved and the mixture is clear or slightly hazy.

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What is the best time to give MOVICOL?

The daily number of sachets should be taken in divided doses, all taken within 12 hours (e.g. 8am – 8pm). Each sachet dissolved in 62.5 ml (1/4 of a glass) of water. Treatment can be stopped when the medicine has worked.

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Will impacted stool eventually come out?

When you have a fecal impaction, you'll need to have the hard mass of stool removed from your colon or rectum to get better. It won't go away on its own, and it can lead to death if it's allowed to worsen.

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What should I eat while taking MOVICOL?

Dietary fibre is important as it helps to bulk and create soft stools that are easier to pass. Eating foods like fruits, vegetables and wholemeal bread can increase your daily intake of fibre.

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Can MOVICOL clear faecal impaction?

About macrogol Brand names: Movicol, Laxido, CosmoCol, Molaxole. Macrogol (or macrogols) is a laxative taken to treat constipation (difficulty pooing). You can also use it to help clear a build-up of hard poo in your bowel, which can happen if you've been constipated for a long time (faecal impaction).

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Does MOVICOL bulk up stools?

The macrogol in MOVICOL binds with water and retains it in the bowel. This allows the water to rehydrate and bulk the stool to trigger renewed colonic activity.

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Will MOVICOL give me diarrhea?

Movicol is usually well tolerated although side effects such as abdominal pain & diarrhoea may occur either because of over treatment or because of overflow (see above). Other side effects include a rumbly tummy (borborygmi), nausea and vomiting. Abdominal distension,flatulence and ano-rectal pain may also occur.

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Does MOVICOL cause weight loss?

Water loss from laxative use is temporary and is not the same as losing body fat. Laxatives do not reduce body weight in the long term. Laxatives have several potential side effects, including diarrhea and dehydration. Eating a nutritious diet and exercising regularly may help a person reach their desired weight.

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Does MOVICOL help with bloating?

The main active ingredient, macrogol 3350, goes straight to the bowel where, by retaining a set amount of water, it softens, expands and lubricates the stool to trigger peristalsis - in the same way as your normal bowel movement. MOVICOL® does not ferment either, which means less likelihood of gas or bloating/wind.

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How do you soften stool that is ready to come out?

Insoluble fiber is the most beneficial for softening stools. It does not dissolve in water and helps food pass more quickly from the stomach to the intestines. Wholewheat flour, nuts, beans, and vegetables, such as cauliflower, green beans, and potatoes all contain insoluble fiber.

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How many sachets of Movicol can I take in a day?

A course of treatment for faecal impaction with Movicol does not normally exceed 3 days. Adults, adolescents and the older people: 8 sachets daily, all of which should be consumed within a 6 hour period. Children (below 12 years old): Not recommended. Alternative Movicol products are available for children.

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Do you mix Movicol with hot or cold water?

Empty the sachet of powder into a cup/glass/bottle. First add the right amount of cold water and stir until the powder has dissolved and the water is clear. The resultant liquid can be mixed with anything your child likes, to encourage them to drink it e.g. squash, juice, hot chocolate, milk.

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Can I mix Movicol with yogurt?

You can mix Movicol with any drink, including warm drinks. Some children like it in jelly and yoghurts. There should be different flavour to select from - chocolate, vanilla.

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Can I take MOVICOL and Coloxyl together?

Stimulant laxatives such as senna or bisacodyl and osmotic laxatives such as macrogol (Movicol) are most effective. Combined stimulant laxative with a stool softener (Coloxyl with Senna, Sennesoft) can be used.

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