Movicol
Chemical
Osmotic laxative
Presentation
Powder for solution
Dose
One satchet PO 1 – 3/day
Route
Oral
MoA
Polyethylene glycol
Has MW 3000
∴no intestinal absorption & no intestinal degradation/bacterial metabolism
∴↑ osmotic pressure → draws H2O into gut
∴stimulating bowel movement
PD
GI: ↑water retention of stool
PK
A
N/A
D
N/A
M
Nil
E
Excreted in faeces
Adverse Effects
- Diarrhoea
- Electrolyte disturbances