CLINICAL USE
Laxative
DOSE IN NORMAL RENAL FUNCTION
1–3 sachets daily in divided doses in 125 mL of waterMaintenance: 1–2 sachets daily
PHARMACOKINETICS
DOSE IN RENAL IMPAIRMENT
GFR (mL/MIN)
DOSE IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING RENAL REPLACEMENT THERAPIES
IMPORTANT DRUG INTERACTIONS
Potentially hazardous interactions with other drugs
ADMINISTRATION
Reconstition
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Route
Oral
Rate of Administration
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Comments
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OTHER INFORMATION
Movicol contains polyethylene glycol, sodium chloride, sodium bicarbonate and potassium chlorideElectrolyte content of a sachet when made up with 125 mL water is:Sodium 65 mmol/L —Chloride 53 mmol/L —Potassium 5.4 mmol/L —Bicarbonate 17 mmol/L —Sachets are formulated to ensure that there is virtually no net gain or loss of sodium, potassium or waterMovicol (active ingredient is the osmotic laxative polyethylene glycol).