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PACKAGE LEAFLETS INFORMATION FOR THE USER

Macrogol Compound Powder for Oral Solution

Read all of this leaflet carefully because It contains Important Information for you.

This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still need to take Macrogol Compound Powder for Oral Solution carefully to get the best results from it.

•    Keep this leaflet. You may need to read It again.

■    Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.

•    You must contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 14 days.

■    If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

In this leaflet:

1.    What Macrogol Compound Powder for Oral Solution is and what it is used for

2.    Before you take Macrogol Compound Powder for Oral Solution

3.    How to take Macrogol Compound Powder for Oral Solution

4.    Possible side effects

5.    How to store Macrogol Compound Powder for Oral Solution

6.    Further information

1.    WHAT MACROGOL COMPOUND POWDER FOR ORAL SOLUTION IS AND WHAT fT IS USED FOR

Macrogol Compound Powder for Oral Solution is a laxative used for the treatment of long term constipation. It Is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. Macrogol 3350 makes your faeces softer and easier to pass, giving you relief from constipation. The electrolytes (salts) help to maintain your body's normal levels of sodium, potassium and water while you are being treated for constipation.

2.    BEFORE YOU TAKE MACROGOL COMPOUND POWDER FOR ORAL SOLUTION

Do not take Macrogol Compound Powder

•    if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to macrogol 3350, sodium chloride, sodium hydrogen carbonate, potassium chloride, or any of the other Ingredients In Macrogol Compound Powder

•    if you have a perforated gut (bowel) wall

•    If you have a blockage In your Intestine (gut obstruction, Ileus)

•    if you have severe inflammatory bowel disease such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease or toxic megacolon.

If any of these apply to you, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist for further advice.

Taking other medicines

Some medicines, e.g. antl-eplleptlcs, may not work as effectively during use with Macrogol Compound Powder.

Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, or have recently taken, any other medicines, Including medicines obtained without a prescription.

Taking Macrogol Compound Powder with food and drink

Macrogol Compound Powder can be taken at any time with or without food or drink.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding talk to your doctor before taking Macrogol Compound Powder.

Driving and using machines

Macrogol Compound Powder has no effect on the ability to drive or use machinery.

Important Information about some of the Ingredients of Macrogol Compound Powder

Macrogol Compound Powder contains 0.63 mmol (25 mg) of potassium per sachet. This should be taken into consideration if you take more than one sachet daily and you have reduced kidney function, or if you are on a controlled potassium diet.

Macrogol Compound Powder contains 8.1 mmol (187 mg) of sodium per sachet. This should be taken into consideration if you are on a controlled sodium diet.

The lemon lime flavour In Macrogol Compound Powder contains sorbitol (E420). If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product

3.    HOW TO TAKE MACROGOL COMPOUND POWDER FOR ORAL SOLUTION

Adults, children (aged 12 years and above) and the elderly:

The usual dose for constipation Is one sachet taken one to three times dally.

How to mix

Open the sachet and pour the contents Into a glass. Add about 125 ml or a quarter pint of water to the glass. Stir well until the powder has dissolved and then drink it.

Duration of treatment

This course of treatment for constipation should not normally last longer than 2 weeks.

If you take more Macrogol Compound Powder than you should

This can cause severe pain and swelling in your abdomen (stomach), or vomiting (sickness) or diarrhoea. If this happens, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

If you forget to take Macrogol Compound Powder

If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember and then continue on as before. Do not take a double dose to make up tor a forgotten dose.