Movicol Orange Liquid 200 ml
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About Movicol Orange Liquid
Movicol Orange Liquid belongs to a class of drugs called laxatives, used to treat constipation. Constipation refers to infrequent bowel movements in which the stools are often dry, painful, and hard to pass.
Movicol Orange Liquid contains Polyethylene glycol, Potassium chloride, Sodium bicarbonate, and Sodium chloride. Movicol Orange Liquid works by drawing water into the intestine, softening stools, and making them easier to pass. It also helps replenish electrolytes.
In some cases, you may experience stomach pain, indigestion, mild diarrhoea, nausea, or vomiting. Most of these side effects of Movicol Orange Liquid do not require medical attention and typically resolve on their own over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to Movicol Orange Liquid or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Movicol Orange Liquid is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before taking Movicol Orange Liquid .
Uses of Movicol Orange Liquid
Movicol Orange Liquid is used in the treatment of Constipation. The detailed uses of Movicol Orange Liquid are as follows:
- Constipation relief: Movicol Orange Liquid helps retain water in the colon to soften stools and ease bowel movements.
- Bowel cleansing: Movicol Orange Liquid used before medical procedures like colonoscopy to effectively clear the intestines.
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Directions for Use
- Movicol Orange Liquid can be taken with or without food, or as advised by your doctor.
- Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
- Check the label for directions. Dilute Movicol Orange Liquid with water as advised by your doctor. Take it orally using the measuring cup provided with the package.
- Shake the bottle well before each use.
Key Benefits
- Movicol Orange Liquid is a combination of Polyethylene glycol, Potassium chloride, Sodium bicarbonate, and Sodium chloride. It is primarily used to relieve constipation and promote comfortable bowel movements.
- Polyethylene glycol works by drawing water into the intestines, softening the stools, and cleansing the gastrointestinal tract, making stool passage easier.
- Potassium chloride supports the healthy functioning of muscles, nerves, and organs, maintaining electrolyte balance.
- Sodium bicarbonate helps neutralise excess stomach acid, providing relief from acidity, bloating, and heartburn.
- Sodium chloride aids in maintaining proper sodium and fluid balance in the body.
- Movicol Orange Liquid helps in softening stools, easing bowel movements, restoring electrolyte balance, and relieving constipation effectively.
How Movicol Orange Liquid Works
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- Drink water or other clear fluids.
- To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
- Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
- Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
- Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
- Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
- Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
- Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
- Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
- Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
- Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
- Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
- Preventing Vomiting (Before it Happens)
- Take medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This can help minimize side effects, including vomiting.
- Having a small meal before taking your medication can help reduce nausea and vomiting.
- Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication along with your prescribed medication.
- Managing Vomiting (If it Happens)
- Try taking ginger in the form of tea, ale, or candy to help alleviate nausea and vomiting.
- What to Do if Vomiting Persists
- Consult your doctor if vomiting continues or worsens, consult the doctor for guidance on adjusting your medication or additional treatment.
- Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
- Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
- Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
- Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
- Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
- Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
- Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
- Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
- Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
- Report the itching to your doctor immediately; they may need to change your medication or dosage.
- Use a cool, damp cloth on the itchy area to help soothe and calm the skin, reducing itching and inflammation.
- Keep your skin hydrated and healthy with gentle, fragrance-free moisturizers.
- Try not to scratch, as this can worsen the itching and irritate your skin.
- If your doctor prescribes, you can take oral medications or apply topical creams or ointments to help relieve itching.
- Track your itching symptoms and follow your doctor's guidance to adjust your treatment plan if needed. If the itching persists, consult your doctor for further advice.
- Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
- Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
- Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
- Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
- Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
- Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
- To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
- Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
- Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
- Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
- Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
- Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
What if I have taken an overdose of Movicol Orange Liquid
Drug Warnings
- If you are allergic to Movicol Orange Liquid or any other medicines, please tell your doctor.
- If you have ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease, inform your doctor before taking Movicol Orange Liquid .
- Movicol Orange Liquid is not recommended for children below 12 years of age.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before taking Movicol Orange Liquid .
- Drink plenty of fluids while taking Movicol Orange Liquid .
- Do not take Movicol Orange Liquid in more than the recommended doses.
- Discard Movicol Orange Liquid after 30 days of first opening the bottle.
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Taking Phenindamine and Movicol Orange Liquid 200 ml (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and other gastrointestinal injury.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Phenindamine with Movicol Orange Liquid 200 ml is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately.
Taking Promethazine with Movicol Orange Liquid 200 ml can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Promethazine with Movicol Orange Liquid 200 ml is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, they can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately.
Taking Doxepin with Movicol Orange Liquid 200 ml can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Doxepin with Movicol Orange Liquid 200 ml is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), loss of appetite, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Taking Chlorpheniramine and Movicol Orange Liquid 200 ml (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Chlorpheniramine with Movicol Orange Liquid 200 ml it not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience any symptoms such as severe stomach pain, bloating, lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Co-administration of trihexyphenidyl with Movicol Orange Liquid 200 ml can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking trihexyphenidyl with Movicol Orange Liquid 200 ml is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience abdominal pain, bloating, sudden dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), loss of appetite, black stools contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting to a doctor.
Taking Biperiden with Movicol Orange Liquid 200 ml can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Biperiden with Movicol Orange Liquid 200 ml is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Taking Cyproheptadine with Movicol Orange Liquid 200 ml can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Cyproheptadine with Movicol Orange Liquid 200 ml is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medication without talking to a doctor.
Taking Movicol Orange Liquid 200 ml with clidinium bromide may increase the risk of irritant effects of potassium on your stomach and upper intestine.
How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Movicol Orange Liquid 200 ml with clidinium bromide is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, black, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Taking Clemastine and Movicol Orange Liquid 200 ml(in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and other gastrointestinal injury.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Clemastine with Movicol Orange Liquid 200 ml is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately.
Taking Difenoxin and Movicol Orange Liquid 200 ml (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and other gastrointestinal injury.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Difenoxin with Movicol Orange Liquid 200 ml is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately.
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Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Try maintaining a balanced diet, which includes fresh fruits and vegetables.
- Stay hydrated by drinking enough water and fluids.
- Exercise regularly, and stay fit.
- Get enough sleep.
- Eat food rich in fibre, such as whole-wheat bread, oatmeal, flaxseed, nuts, beans, lentils, fruits (berries, apples, oranges, bananas, pears, figs), and vegetables (broccoli, spinach, sweet potatoes, avocados).
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Alcohol
Safe if prescribed
The interaction of alcohol with Movicol Orange Liquid is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using Movicol Orange Liquid .
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant. Movicol Orange Liquid is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
Consult your doctor
Please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding. Movicol Orange Liquid is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Movicol Orange Liquid usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
Liver
Consult your doctor
Take Movicol Orange Liquid with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Kidney
Consult your doctor
Take Movicol Orange Liquid with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Movicol Orange Liquid is not recommended for children under 12 years of age, as its safety and effectiveness have not been established.
Heart
Movicol Orange Liquid should be used with caution in patients with heart problems. Inform your doctor about any heart-related conditions before taking Movicol Orange Liquid .
Geriatrics
Consult your doctor
Movicol Orange Liquid should be given with caution in elderly patients due to an increased risk of side effects. Seek medical advice before using Movicol Orange Liquid .
FAQs
Movicol Orange Liquid belongs to a class of drugs called laxatives, used to treat constipation.
Movicol Orange Liquid contains Polyethylene glycol, Potassium chloride, Sodium bicarbonate and Sodium chloride. Polyethylene glycol draws water into the intestine and softens stools, making it easier to pass. Potassium chloride is essential for the healthy functioning of organs. Sodium bicarbonate works by neutralising high levels of acid in the stomach, helping to treat acidity and heartburn. Sodium chloride maintains sodium levels in the body. Together, Movicol Orange Liquid helps in relieving constipation.
Movicol Orange Liquid may cause mild diarrhoea as a side effect at the beginning of the treatment. It usually gets better by reducing the amount of Movicol Orange Liquid intake. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.
You are not recommended to take Movicol Orange Liquid with anticonvulsants as it may reduce the effectiveness of anticonvulsants (medicines for epilepsy). However, please consult your doctor before taking Movicol Orange Liquid with other medicines.
You are recommended to avoid foods that are high in fat and low in fibre, such as ice cream, red meat, frozen meals, potato chips, cheese, hot dogs and hamburgers.
You are not recommended to take more than the advised dose of Movicol Orange Liquid as it may cause excessive diarrhoea that might lead to dehydration. If you have diarrhoea, stop taking Movicol Orange Liquid and drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.
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