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What is the use of Macrogol?1
It is used to treat chronic constipation (long-term pooing problems) in children aged 1 to 11 years. It is also used to treat very bad constipation, known as fecal impaction, in children aged 5 to 11 years. It helps your child have a comfortable bowel movement, even if they have been constipated for a long time.
What precautions should I take before giving my child product containing Macrogol?1
What should I do if my child takes more of products with Macrogol than they should?1
How should I store products containing Macrogol?1
Keep that of the reach and sight of children. Do not use that after the expiry date, which is printed on the sachet and carton. The unmixed sachets should not be stored above 30°C.
After mixing with water: If your child cannot drink the solution straight away, keep it covered and in the fridge (2°C – 8°C). You must throw away any solution that is not used within a 24-hour period.
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Movicol® Paediatric Plain contains 93.4 mg (4.062 mmol) sodium (main component of cooking/table salt) per sachet. This is equivalent to 4.6% of the recommended maximum daily dietary intake of sodium for an adult. It’s contraindicated to take Movicol® Paediatric Plain if there is intestinal perforation or obstruction due to structural or functional disorder of the gut wall, ileus, severe inflammatory conditions of the intestinal tract, such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and toxic megacolon, or hypersensitivity to the active substances.5
References:
1. NHS. (2023, August). Constipation in children. Retrieved from https://www.nhs.uk/baby/health/constipation-in-children/ (Accessed April 2025). 2. NHS. (2023, March). What to feed young children. Retrieved from https://www.nhs.uk/baby/weaning-and-feeding/what-to-feed-young-children/ (Accessed April 2025). 3. NHS. (2023, November). Soiling (child pooing their pants). Retrieved from https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/soiling-child-pooing-their-pants/ (Accessed April 2025). 4. NIH. (2018, May). Diagnosis of constipation in children. Retrieved from https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/constipation-children/diagnosis (Accessed April 2025). 5. Movicol® Paediatric Plain. Summary of Product Characteristics. Acino Pharma AG, Birsweg 2, 4253 Liesberg, Switzerland. Last Revision July 2021.