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Movicol Paediatric Sachet is used for bowel cleansing before colonoscopy in adults and pediatric patients aged 6 months or older. It works by inducing diarrhoea to effectively clear the bowel, ensuring optimal preparation for the procedure. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as nausea, abdominal fullness, and bloating. Let the doctor know if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking other medicines or have pre-existing medical conditions.

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About Movicol Paediatric Sachet

Movicol Paediatric Sachet belongs to a class of drugs called laxatives, used for bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy. Bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy is the process of emptying the colon for a clear examination. It involves consuming a laxative solution that induces diarrhoea to remove stool and debris.

Movicol Paediatric Sachet contains polyethylene glycol, potassium chloride, sodium bicarbonate, and sodium chloride. It induces diarrhoea, which rapidly cleanses the bowel. It also helps maintain the electrolyte balance and prevents dehydration.

Take Movicol Paediatric Sachet as advised by your doctor. In some cases, you may experience side effects like nausea, abdominal fullness, and bloating. If the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Do not take Movicol Paediatric Sachet if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Before taking Movicol Paediatric Sachet, inform your doctor if you have electrolyte imbalances, heart problems, seizures, kidney issues, or any gastrointestinal disease. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before taking Movicol Paediatric Sachet. Movicol Paediatric Sachet can be used in pediatric patients aged 6 months or older, provided a doctor prescribes it.

Uses of Movicol Paediatric Sachet

Movicol Paediatric Sachet is used for bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy. The detailed uses of Movicol Paediatric Sachet are as follows:
• Bowel cleansing: Movicol Paediatric Sachet cleanses the bowel before medical procedures or surgeries.
• Electrolyte balance: Movicol Paediatric Sachet restores electrolyte balance in the body.
• Dehydration treatment: Movicol Paediatric Sachet addresses dehydration or electrolyte imbalances.

Directions for Use

  • For best results, no solid food should be consumed during the 3 to 4-hour period before drinking the solution. Avoid consuming solid foods within 2 hours of taking Movicol Paediatric Sachet.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Check the label for directions and use as advised by the doctor. Add the contents into a container and reconstitute with lukewarm water up to the 4-litre fill line. Shake vigorously several times. Consume the contents as advised by the doctor.
  • When reconstituted, use within 48 hours. Discard any unused portion.

Medicinal Benefits

Movicol Paediatric Sachet belongs to a class of drugs called laxatives, used for bowel cleansing before colonoscopy. Movicol Paediatric Sachet contains polyethylene glycol, potassium chloride, sodium bicarbonate, and sodium chloride. Polyethylene glycol works by drawing water into the intestines, softening stools, and promoting bowel movements. Potassium chloride, sodium chloride and sodium bicarbonate help maintain electrolyte balance and prevent dehydration.

How Movicol Paediatric Sachet Works

Movicol Paediatric Sachet contains polyethylene glycol, potassium chloride, sodium bicarbonate, and sodium chloride. It induces diarrhoea, which rapidly cleanses the bowel. It also helps maintain the electrolyte balance and prevents dehydration.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

What if I have taken an overdose of Movicol Paediatric Sachet

Take Movicol Paediatric Sachet only as advised by the physician. Do not exceed the recommended dose, as it might cause an overdose. If you suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Movicol Paediatric Sachet if you are allergic to any of its ingredients, if you have ileus, gastrointestinal obstruction, bowel perforation, gastric retention, toxic megacolon or toxic colitis. Inform the doctor if you have severe ulcerative colitis. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. et the doctor know if you are taking other medicines or have pre-existing medical conditions.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Movicol Paediatric Sachet:
Co-administration of Dimenhydrinate and Movicol Paediatric Sachet can increase the risk of stomach inflammation.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Dimenhydrinate with Movicol Paediatric Sachet is generally not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken when a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, sudden dizziness, vomiting (especially with blood), or dark stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Movicol Paediatric Sachet:
Taking Dexchlorpheniramine and Movicol Paediatric Sachet can increase the risk of stomach inflammation.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Dexchlorpheniramine with Movicol Paediatric Sachet (in tablet or capsule form) is avoided 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, lightheadedness, vomiting, or dark stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Movicol Paediatric Sachet:
Taking Solifenacin and Movicol Paediatric Sachet together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and stomach injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Solifenacin with Movicol Paediatric Sachet 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. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Movicol Paediatric Sachet:
Taking Darifenacin with Movicol Paediatric Sachet(oral capsule or tablet) can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Darifenacin with Movicol Paediatric Sachet(oral capsule or tablet) is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, it 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 taking any medications without doctor's advise.
How does the drug interact with Movicol Paediatric Sachet:
Coadministration of Oxybutynin with Movicol Paediatric Sachet can increase the risk of developing stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Oxybutynin with Movicol Paediatric Sachet is generally avoided as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken when a doctor has prescribed it. Consult the doctor immediately if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, lightheadedness, dizziness, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark stools. Do not discontinue any medication without contacting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Movicol Paediatric Sachet:
Taking Diphenhydramine with Movicol Paediatric Sachet can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Diphenhydramine with Movicol Paediatric Sachet 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), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, contact your doctor. Do not stop taking any medication without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Movicol Paediatric Sachet:
Taking Doxepin with Movicol Paediatric Sachet can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Doxepin with Movicol Paediatric Sachet 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.
How does the drug interact with Movicol Paediatric Sachet:
Taking Promethazine with Movicol Paediatric Sachet can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Promethazine with Movicol Paediatric Sachet 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.
Potassium chloridePropantheline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Movicol Paediatric Sachet:
Taking Propantheline with Movicol Paediatric Sachet can increase the chance of developing stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Propantheline with Movicol Paediatric Sachet is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, 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.
Potassium chlorideclidinium bromide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Movicol Paediatric Sachet:
Taking Movicol Paediatric Sachet 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 Paediatric Sachet 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.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • One day before colonoscopy, take only clear liquids and a light breakfast.
  • Avoid red or purple liquids.
  • Consume water or clear liquids during the bowel preparation and after completion of the bowel preparation up until 2 hours before the time of the colonoscopy.
  • Do not eat solid foods on the day before your colonoscopy and until after your colonoscopy.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

LAXATIVES

Movicol Paediatric Sachet Substitute

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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

The interaction of alcohol with Movicol Paediatric Sachet is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using Movicol Paediatric Sachet.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Movicol Paediatric Sachet belongs to pregnancy category C. It should be used during pregnancy only if needed. Please consult your doctor before taking Movicol Paediatric Sachet if you are pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is not known if Movicol Paediatric Sachet passes into breastmilk. Please inform your doctor before taking Movicol Paediatric Sachet if you are breastfeeding. Caution should be exercised if administered to nursing women.

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Driving

Consult your doctor

It is not known if Movicol Paediatric Sachet affects your ability to drive or operate machinery. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding it.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Please inform your doctor before taking Movicol Paediatric Sachet if you have liver impairments or diseases, as there is limited information available on its safety in such cases.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Please inform your doctor before taking Movicol Paediatric Sachet if you have kidney impairments or diseases, as there is limited information available on its safety in such cases.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Movicol Paediatric Sachet can be used in pediatric patients aged 6 months or older for bowel cleansing before colonoscopy if prescribed by the doctor. Careful monitoring is recommended in children below 2 years.

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FAQs

Movicol Paediatric Sachet belongs to a class of drugs called laxatives, used for bowel cleansing before colonoscopy.

Movicol Paediatric Sachet works by inducing diarrhoea, which rapidly cleanses the bowel. It also helps maintain the electrolyte balance and prevents dehydration.

Yes, Movicol Paediatric Sachet causes diarrhoea, which helps cleanse the bowel. Thereby, it provides adequate cleansing for a better colonoscopy.

Movicol Paediatric Sachet should be stored in a cool and dry place away from the sunlight. Keep Movicol Paediatric Sachet out of the sight and reach of children.

The side effects of Movicol Paediatric Sachet may include nausea, abdominal fullness, and bloating. If the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Do not eat solid foods on the day before your colonoscopy and until after your colonoscopy. Drink only clear liquids.

The first bowel movement should occur approximately one hour after drinking Movicol Paediatric Sachet.

Movicol Paediatric Sachet may cause abdominal bloating and distention. Stop taking Movicol Paediatric Sachet temporarily or take it at longer intervals if you have severe distention or until the discomfort goes away.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

1309, 14th Floor, Madi Tower, 98, Nehru Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110019
Other Info - MOV0144

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