How much water should you drink when taking Movicol?

Constipation: A 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.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on medicines.org.uk

Do you need to 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.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on movicol.com.au

Can you mix Movicol with less water?

(Movicol, CosmoCol and Laxido are all names of macrogols)

Macrogol laxatives work by 'binding with' water and delivering it to the large bowel. It is therefore essential to mix it with the correct amount of water or it will not work!

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on eric.org.uk

Does Movicol make you retain water?

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.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on movicol.com.au

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

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

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on movicol.com.au

How much water should you drink a day?

32 related questions found

How many hours does it take for MOVICOL to work?

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

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on movicol.com.au

How long does 2 sachets of MOVICOL take to work?

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

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on movicol.com.au

What are the side effects of taking Movicol daily?

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)

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on nhs.uk

Does Movicol make you tired?

Stop taking Movicol and consult your doctor if you begin to feel weak, fatigued, breathless, very thirsty with a headache, or get swollen ankles. These symptoms may indicate that your fluid and electrolyte levels are disturbed and your doctor may need to take a blood test to check for this.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on netdoctor.co.uk

How do I know if Movicol is working?

Unlike some laxatives on the market, Movicol is designed to give you more control over your bowel movements and is gentler that most products. Usually people find that Movicol takes effect around one to two days after taking it. The duration of the treatment for constipation may continue for up to two weeks.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on weldricks.co.uk

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.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on movicol.com.au

What are the best times to take 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.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on medicines.org.uk

Does Movicol bulk up stools?

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. Because of the lubricating effect of MOVICOL® and the rehydrated, softened, stool - the bowel movement feels comfortable.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on movicol.com.au

How much water should I take with a laxative?

Each dose should be taken in or with a full glass (8 ounces) or more of cold water or fruit juice. This will provide enough liquid for the laxative to work properly. A second glass of water or juice by itself is often recommended with each dose for best effect and to avoid side effects.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on mayoclinic.org

Is MOVICOL safe for kidneys?

MOVICOL® can be used by patients with renal insufficiency with no need to adjust the dose. The MOVICOL® range contains no sucrose (sugar). (Some varieties contain acesulfame potassium and/or sucralose, which are sweeteners not known to affect blood sugar).

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on movicol.com.au

How long can you stay on Movicol?

Treatment with Movicol can be for up to 3 days. If you take more Movicol than you should: You may develop excessive diarrhoea, which can lead to dehydration. If this occurs, stop taking Movicol and drink plenty of fluids.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on medicines.org.uk

What are the cons of Movicol?

Your child may have stomach ache, feel sick (nausea) or be sick (vomit) or may feel bloated. They may also get diarrhoea. These effects are more likely if they have several sachets of Movicol in one day to treat severe constipation. These side-effects can also be related to the constipation.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on medicinesforchildren.org.uk

Can Movicol irritate the bowel?

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.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on e-hospital.co.uk

Is it OK to have Movicol everyday?

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

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on medsafe.govt.nz

How do you know when to stop taking Movicol?

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.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on movicol.com.au

How do you know when faecal impaction has cleared?

How do you know when faecal impaction has cleared? There may be small lumps of poo of any shade of brown if the treatment has been successful. If your child is suffering from faecal impaction, you can give them some sweetcorn. If it appears in your child's poo within 24 hours, the impaction has cleared.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on livi.co.uk

Is Movicol a good stool softener?

MOVICOL® is a gentle and effective treatment for both chronic and occasional constipation.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on movicol.com.au

Can you put Movicol in 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.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on plr.cht.nhs.uk

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.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on webmd.com