FAQs

Movicol® Lemon & Lime, Chocolate and Plain come in the form of powder which you mix with 125ml of water. Ready to Take 25ml liquid sachet can be drunk straight from the sachet.

Yes you can now buy Movicol® Ease at a store near you and for other Movicol® products please ask your pharmacist.

No, you don’t. You can buy Movicol® over-the-counter without needing a doctor’s appointment.

No, none of the Movicol® range contains any sugars.**

No, none of the Movicol® range contains any sugars.

No, none of the Movicol® range contains any sugars.

No, none of the Movicol® range contains sucrose.

Some people might experience diarrhoea when first taking Movicol®, but this can be addressed by decreasing the dosage depending on how bowel movements compare to various types of poo shown on the Movicol® stool chart.

The treatment time may vary but if you need to take Movicol® Ease longer than 5 days please see a healthcare professional. For all other Movicol® products if you need to take it for longer than two weeks please see a healthcare professional.

Movicol® contains macrogol which binds to water and draws it to your bowel, where it hydrates and softens stubborn stools making them easier to pass. Find out more about how Movicol® works here.

Although results can vary from person to person, most users experience relief within 24-48 hours* after using Movicol®, gently alleviating stubborn stools and helping restore natural bowel movements.

See the full range of Movicol® products and prices here.

The treatment time may vary but if you need to take Movicol® Ease longer than 5 days please see a healthcare professional. For all other Movicol® products if you need to take it for longer than two weeks please see a healthcare professional.

Movicol® is a gentle laxative containing macrogol that harnesses the power of water to soften the stool and helps restore natural bowel movements.

Movicol® is effective when it comes to moving on stubborn stools or providing constipation relief and what’s more Movicol® comes with few side effects. Please read the product pack leaflet for a full list of potential side effects. The macrogol in Movicol® binds with water which takes it to the hard, dry poo so that it becomes soft and easier for your body to pass.

Movicol® is a gentle stool hydrator and laxative containing macrogol which harnesses the power of water to restore natural bowel movements.

Movicol® Ease is for those 18 years old and over but the rest of the Movicol range is for those 12 years old and over

Movicol® is generally well tolerated. It can cause potential side effects, although not everybody gets them. Please read the Movicol® pack leaflet for a full list of potential side effects.

Movicol® is generally well tolerated. It can cause potential side effects, although not everybody gets them. Please read the Movicol® pack leaflet for a full list of potential side effects.

Movicol® is generally well tolerated. It can cause potential side effects, although not everybody gets them. Please read the product pack leaflet for a full list of potential side effects.

If constipation persists or becomes a concern, seek medical advice by visiting your doctor or pharmacist. Keeping a record of your bowel movements two weeks prior to your appointment can help your doctor in understanding and diagnosing your condition.

For Movicol® Ease a healthcare professional should be consulted after 5 days if constipation persists. For all other Movicol® products please consult a healthcare professional after two weeks. Or if you are concerned.