Product Details

MOVICOL Junior is a Paediatric formulation that provides effective relief from constipation in children aged 2 - 12 years.

Effective relief from constipation, treatment of chronic constipation and resolution of medically diagnosed faecal impaction. MOVICOL Junior is an effective laxative that works in harmony with your body's own processes, to gently restore healthy bowel movements. It's suitable for all kinds of constipation and most people, easy to prepare and use. Just follow instructions in the pack, and ask your pharmacist if you have any questions

-Effective relief of constipation in children (2 - 11 years)

-No flavouring or sweetener.

-Can be flavoured with cordial.

-More naturally aligned to your system.

-Formulated to help by aiding water retention in the stool for an easier, more natural bowel movement.

-Takes between 24 and 48 hours to act.

-While some laxatives may work slightly faster, the onset of their action can be relatively harsh.

-Gives you effective but gentle control.

How to use

Children aged 2-5: Usual starting dose is 1 sachet daily.

Children 6-11: Usual starting dose is 2 sachets daily.

The dose should be adjusted up or down as required to produce regular soft stools. The maximum dose does not normally exceed 4 sachets a day. Each sachet should be mixed with 62.5 mL (about 1/4 glassful) of water to drink.

Ingredients

Macrogol 3350, Sodium chloride, Sodium bicarbonate, Potassium chloride.

Warnings

Drink plenty of water. Increase fibre in diet. Prolonged use of laxatives is undesirable and may lead to dependence. Do not take MOVICOL if you have an obstruction in your intestine, perforated gut wall, severe inflammatory bowel disease, paralysis of the bowel or an allergy to any of the ingredients. If you are pregnant or breast feeding, talk to your doctor before you take MOVICOL. Laxative products such as MOVICOL have the potential to interact with other medications- speak with your doctor or pharmacist for advice. Not for use in children less than 2 years of age.