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