Movcol powder

Name: Movcol
Brand: Genix
SKU: SOUMOV6880
Price: 36 PKR
Availability: InStock

Brand: Genix

Prescription Required

Laxative

Movcol powder is composed of Macrogol

Introduction
Primary Uses
Indications
Side Effects
Warnings
Contraindications
FAQS

Introduction

Expert Advice

Take with or without meals.
Empty contents of sachet in a glass of water, stir and drink it.

Primary Uses

Indications

This medicine is used in the treatment of chronic (long term) constipation (difficulty in passing stool) and faecal impaction (large and hard mass of stool that gets stuck in your rectum).

Side Effects

Patients administered with this medicine may experience abdominal (stomach area) distension (bloating), pain, nausea (feeling like vomiting), flatulence (accumulation of gas in alimentary canal), gastrointestinal upset, dyspepsia (impaired digestion), headache, electrolyte disturbance, peripheral oedema (swelling of lower legs and hands), and allergic reactions.

Warnings

Pregnancy

No definite data regarding pregnant females is available, therefore, be cautious and consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Lactation

The effect of this medicine is undetermined in a lactating female, therefore, consult your doctor for more information.

Precautions

Discontinue this medicine if symptoms of fluid and electrolyte disturbance develop. Patients of cardiovascular (heart vessels) impairment should not take more than sachets in an hour. In patients of faecal impaction there is a risk of impaired gag reflex (muscles of the throat contract causing vomiting), risk of regurgitation (the act of bringing swallowed food back into the mouth), reflux esophagitis (inflammation of esophagus), and impaired consciousness. It is recommended to maintain adequate hydration. Patients of arrythmia (abnormal rate or rhythm of heartbeat), cardiac (heart) or renal (kidney) impairment and elderly should stay cautious.

Contraindications

This medicine is contraindicated in patients of intestinal perforation or obstruction, paralytic ileus (paralysis of intestinal muscles), severe inflammatory conditions of the intestinal tract such as Crohn’s disease (chronic inflammation of digestive tract) and toxic megacolon (dilated colon accompanied by abdominal (stomach area) distension (bloating), and gastric retention.

FAQS

What are the ingredients in Movcol powder?

Movcol Powder contains Polyethylene Glycol, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Bicarbonate and Sodium Chloride as active ingredients.

Can Movcol powder be given to children?

It is not recommended to give this medication to children under 12 years of age.

What is the dosage of movcol powder for chronic (long term) constipation (difficulty in passing stool)?

1-3 sachets daily divided in multiple doses for up to 2 weeks.

What are the side effects of Macrogol?

Patients administered with this medication may experience diarrhea (frequent watery stools), nausea (feeling like vomiting), vomiting, and stomach pain.

At what time of the day should I take macrogol?

Patients should take this medication at a time which is easy to remember.

Disclaimer

Dawaai's intention is to make sure that it's consumers get information that is accurate, reviewed by an expert and error-free. However, the information mentioned here should not be used as a replacement for the advice of a qualified physician. The information given here is for informational purposes only, which may not cover all possible precautions, side effects, contraindications or drug interactions. Consult your doctor and discuss your queries related to any medicine or disease.