Is Movicol different to Laxido?

Laxido or Movicol? A lot of people ask whether Laxido is the same as Movicol. In a word, the answer is yes. Apart from flavourings, Laxido and Movicol contain exactly the same active ingredients, and exactly the same quantity of those ingredients.

How many Laxido sachets can I take in a day?

The usual dose for faecal impaction is eight sachets daily. All eight sachets must be taken within a six hour period. If you have a heart condition, do not take more than two sachets (in 250ml of water) in any one hour.

Is Movicol a strong laxative?

It is a laxative for the treatment of constipation in adults, adolescents and elderly. It is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. Movicol helps you to have a comfortable bowel movement even if you have been constipated for a long time. Movicol also works in very bad constipation called faecal impaction.

Should I take Laxido in the morning or at night?

WHAT TIME OF DAY SHOULD I TAKE MOVICOL®? If you are taking more than one sachet per day you can spread them out, for example one morning and night or add a third sachet in the middle of the day. However, it is of course perfectly acceptable to take the whole dose at once.

Is Movicol a laxative or stool softener?

Movicol, or macrogels, is a laxative used to treat constipation (difficulty pooing). It is also used to clear a build-up of hard stools in your bowel that may occur with long-term constipation, also known as faecal impaction.

Is it safe to take Laxido everyday?

Is it OK to take Laxido everyday?

Laxido provides quick relief from constipation and should not be used for more than fourteen days in a row. You should take one sachet up to three times per day and dissolve it in water for fast constipation relief. Spread out over the course of the day, Laxido Orange sachets will produce regular soft stools.

What are the side effects of Laxido?

Common side effects

diarrhoea.
indigestion.
stomach pain (rumbles or aches)
bloating and wind (farting and burping)
feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting)
sore bottom (anus)

How long after taking Laxido does it work?

The speed that Laxido takes to work depends on a variety of factors. Some people experience its effects within 6 hours, but it may take up to 12 hours or longer. The course of treatment can last up to two weeks.

How do you know when Laxido has worked?

When is disimpaction achieved? Most children will have achieved disimpaction when their stools are loose and watery for at least 24 hours – type 7 on the ‘Bristol Stool Scale’ on the last page. It is normal for this to take 7 to 14 days . If it takes longer than 14 days make an appointment to see your child’s GP.

What time should I take Laxido?

The usual dose for constipation is one sachet taken one to three times daily. The usual dose for faecal impaction is eight sachets daily. All eight sachets must be taken within a six hour period. If you have a heart condition, do not take more than two sachets (in 250ml of water) in any one hour.

Can I take Laxido at bedtime?

immediately before bed as this could cause an obstruction to develop. Polyethylene glycol commonly known as Movicol or Laxido. Whether taken orally or rectally this draws fluid into the bowel by osmosis and so make stools easier to pass.

What is the difference between Laxido and Movicol?

The difference between Laxido and Movicol The main difference between Laxido and Movicol is the taste. Some people prefer the taste of Laxido Orange, and some people prefer the taste of Movicol, which comes in either lemon and lime flavour, chocolate flavour, or plain flavour. Many people add squash to improve the taste.

What are the ingredients in a sachet of Movicol?

Movicol Ingredients. A 13.8g sachet of Movicol contains: Macrogol 3350 13.125 g Sodium Chloride 0.3507 g Sodium Bicarbonate 0.1785 g Potassium Chloride 0.0466 g Lemon and lime flavour Movicol also contains the following ingredients: Acacia solids, maltodextrin, lime oil, lemon oil, citral, citric acid and water.

How long does a pack of Movicol last?

However, MOVICOL ® powder sachets have a three year manufacturer’s shelf life, so you may prefer to buy a larger pack of 30 to keep on hand. See available flavours here.

What is in a sachet of Laxido Orange?

A 13.8g sachet of Laxido Orange contains: Acesulfame potassium (E950) and orange flavour (containing maltodextrin and propylene glycol (E1520)). A 13.8g sachet of Movicol contains: Acacia solids, maltodextrin, lime oil, lemon oil, citral, citric acid and water. Fybogel or Laxido?