What is Movicol Paediatric Plain Powder Used For?
Movicol Paediatric plain powder is a laxative used in the treatment of chronic constipation in children aged 1 to 11 years and for the treatment of very bad constipation (called faecal impaction) in children aged 5 to 11 years. You can purchase Movicol Paediatric Plain Powder online at Drugstore Nigeria, an online pharmacy store in Lagos.
What is Movicol Paediatric Plain Powder Composition?
It contains Macrogol 3350, as the main ingredient.
Other ingredients include; Polyethylene glycol, Potassium chloride, Sodium bicarbonate, and Sodium chloride.
How Does Movicol Paediatric Plain Powder Work?
Movicol Paediatric Plain Powder is gentle and works in harmony with the body. Macrogol 3350 the active ingredient 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.
How many times a day can you take Movicol Paediatric Plain Powder?
For children aged 2-5 years: 1 sachet per day is the initial starting dose
For children aged 6-11 years: 2 sachets per day is the usual starting dose
Movicol Paediatric Plain Powder dose should be adjusted as required to produce regular soft stools.
The maximum dose of Movicol Paediatric dose needed daily does not normally exceed 4 sachets.
What are the Side Effects of Movicol Paediatric Plain Powder Dose?
- Stomach ache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
Is Movicol Paediatric Plain Powder Suitable for Children?
Movicol Paediatric Plain powder should not be given to children below 5 years of age for the treatment of faecal impaction, or to children below 1 year of age for the treatment of chronic constipation.
Where Can I Buy Movicol Paediatric Plain Powder?
Buy Movicol Paediatric Plain powder online at Drugstore.ng, Nigeria’s largest online pharmacy store.
