
Category
Antacids and Gastrointestinal
Manufacturer
NORGINE PHARMACEUTICALS
Pack size
20 sachets
RRP
£5.41
Legal Status
(P)
Uses
Treatment of chronic constipation and faecal impaction.
Format and Ingredients
Sachet containing:
Macrogel 3350 13.125g
Sodium Chloride 0.3507g
Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate 0.1785g
Potassium Chloride 0.0466g
Dosage
Adults and the elderly: Chronic constipation: 1-3 doses per day according to individual response. For extended use, adjust dose down to 1 or 2 doses. Faecal impaction: 8 doses per day taken over 6 hours. The 8 doses may be dissolved in a litre of water. A course of treatment does not normally exceed 3 days. Children: not recommended.