Moxalole
Moxalole helps you have bowel movements if you have long-term constipation or very severe constipation (faecal impaction).
Form
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Active Ingredient
Macrogol 3350
Manufacturer
Cooper Consumer Health B.V.
How to Use
Dosage
For constipation, take 1 to 3 sachets per day. Most people take 1 to 2 sachets daily. For very severe constipation (faecal impaction), take 8 sachets per day.
Method
Mix one sachet with about 125 ml (half a glass) of water. Stir until the powder dissolves, then drink it. You can add fruit juice if you like.
Important
Do not take more than 3 sachets per day for regular constipation. For severe constipation (faecal impaction), do not take more than 8 sachets within a 6-hour period, for a maximum of 3 days.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Stomach pain and cramps
- •Diarrhea
- •Vomiting
- •Nausea
- •Gurgling stomach
- •Gas
- •Itching
- •Headache
- •Swelling of hands, feet, or ankles
RARE
- •Rash
- •Indigestion
- •Bloated stomach
- •Severe allergic reactions (like trouble breathing or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat)
- •Allergic reactions (skin reactions, runny nose)
- •Changes in blood potassium levels (high or low)
- •Discomfort around the anus
- •Low sodium levels in the body
Important Warnings
- Do not use Moxalole if you are allergic to macrogol, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, sodium bicarbonate, or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not use Moxalole if you have a blocked bowel, a perforated bowel wall, severe inflammatory bowel disease (like ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease), or a very enlarged and weak colon (toxic megacolon).
- Stop taking Moxalole and tell your doctor immediately if you get swelling, difficulty breathing, feel very tired, become dehydrated (more thirst, dry mouth, weakness), or have heart problems.
- Do not give this medicine to children under 12 years of age.
- Do not take other oral medicines one hour before, during, or one hour after taking Moxalole, as it might make them less effective (e.g., epilepsy medicines). Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you take other medicines.
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- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, planning to get pregnant, or think you might be pregnant, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine. Moxalole can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. (updated 20.5.2024)