Movilax
Rx- Company:
- Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Dosage form:
- Syrup
- Pack size:
- 100ml bot
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৳ 160/unit
Pack: ৳ 160
At a glance
Polyethylene Glycol 3350 + Electrolytes is used for effective relief from constipation, treatment of chronic constipation, and resolving fecal impaction. It exerts an osmotic action in the gut to induce a laxative effect while maintaining electrolyte balance.
Indications
- Constipation
- Treatment of chronic constipation
- Resolving fecal impaction
Dosage
Adult Dose (Oral):
- Constipation: 25 mL oral solution added to 100 mL water (total 125 mL), once daily; may increase to 2-3 doses daily if needed
- Fecal impaction: 8 doses of 25 mL daily (each in 100 mL water); course not normally exceeding 3 days
Pediatric Dose (>12 years):
- Same as adult
Side effects
Side Effects:
- Electrolyte disturbances (hyperkalemia, hypokalemia)
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Peripheral edema
- Nausea, abdominal bloating, cramping, flatulence
- High doses may produce excessive stool frequency (especially in elderly)
- Urticaria (allergic reaction)
Precautions & warnings
- Impaired cardiovascular function: For fecal impaction, divide dose so no more than two sachets are taken in any one hour
- If symptoms of fluid/electrolyte shifts occur (edema, shortness of breath, increasing fatigue, dehydration, cardiac failure), stop immediately
- Prolonged use with all laxatives is undesirable and may lead to dependence
- Rule out bowel obstruction before initiating (nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, distention)
⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.