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® over-the-counter in your local pharmacy, supermarket pharmacies or online.

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 with Movicol® may vary but if you need to take it for longer than two weeks please see a healthcare professional.

The treatment time with Movicol® may vary but 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, some users experience relief in as little as 24 hours* after using Movicol®, gently alleviating stubborn stools and helping restore natural bowel movements.

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

Treatment with Movicol® usually lasts about 2 weeks. If you need to take Movicol® for longer, 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 Movicol® 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.

Yes – the effective relief from Movicol® is gentle enough that people who are 12+ years can take it too. Read more here.

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 Movicol® 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.

You should always seek advice from your doctor if your constipation symptoms last more than two weeks, or if you are concerned.