Molaxole 13.8g sachet, powder for oral solution 30 Sachets

What Molaxole is used for Molaxole helps you to have a comfortable bowel movement even if you have been constipated for a long time Molaxole also works in very bad constipation called faecal impaction as determined by your doctor The active ingredient Macrogol 3350 increases the volume of faeces by binding water leading to a normalisation of motility in the colon The physiological consequences are in increased movement of the softened stools and easing of defaecation The salts in the formulation help maintain the bodys natural salt and water balance Each sachet contains 138g of Molaxole powder You add the powder to water to make a drink nbsp When you must not take Molaxole Do not take Molaxole if you have an allergy to any of the ingredients listed at the end of the patient information leaflet Some of the symptoms of an allergic reaction may include shortness of breath wheezing or difficulty breathing swelling of the face lips tongue or other parts of the body rash itching or hives on the skin Do not give this medicine to a child under the age of 12 years Safety and effectiveness in children younger than 12 years have not been established Do not take Molaxole if your doctor has told you that you have An obstruction in your intestine gut A perforated gut wall Severe inflammatory bowel disease like ulcerative colitis Crohns disease or toxic megacolon Paralysis of the bowel Do not take Molaxole after the expiry date printed on the packaging If you use this medicine after the expiry date has passed it may not work as well Do not take Molaxole if the packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering If you are not sure whether you should start taking Molaxole consult your doctor or pharmacist nbsp Side effects Tell your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible if you do not feel well while you are taking Molaxole This medicine helps most people with constipation but it may have unwanted side effects in a few people All medicines can have side effects Sometimes they are serious most of the time they are not You may need medical treatment if you get some of the side effects Ask your doctor or pharmacist to answer any questions you may have Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any of the following and they worry you Stomach-ache or rumbles Bloating Feeling sick Diarrhoea especially when starting to take Molaxole Stop taking Molaxole and tell your doctor as soon as possible if you experience any of the following Weakness Breathlessness Feeling very thirsty with a headache Puffy ankles Allergic reaction symptoms may include shortness of breath wheezing or difficulty breathing swelling of the face lips tongue or other parts of the body rash itching or hives on the skin Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice anything that is making you feel unwell Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some people Tell your doctor if you notice any other effects Do not be alarmed by this list of possible side effects You may not experience any of them