Macrogol 3350 paediatric (PEG)

🧮 Dose calculator

Constipation · Regimen source: UK SmPC Movicol Paed · 4.2UK SmPC Movicol Paed · 4.1

• • 2–6 years: 1 sachet; 7–11 years: 2 sachets daily. Adjust every second day to regular soft stools; usually max 4 sachets. Each sachet in 62.5 mL water. UK SmPC Movicol Paed · 4.2UK SmPC Movicol Paed · 2

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👥 Special populations

• 🤰 PregnancyUse with caution

  Label states no clear risk or has limited data; use only if needed, under medical advice. UK SmPC Movicol Paed · 4.6

  “There are limited amount of data from the use of Movicol in pregnant women.”

• 🤱 BreastfeedingUse with caution

  Label: use with caution while breastfeeding; see the label text. UK SmPC Movicol Paed · 4.6

  “No effects on the breastfed newborn/infant are anticipated since the systemic exposure of the breast-feeding woman to Macrogol 3350 is negligible Movicol can be used during breast-feeding.”

• 👶 ChildrenUse with caution

  The label has conditions, age limits or notes for children; the label sentence is quoted below. UK SmPC Movicol Paed · 4.2

  “Paediatric Chocolate flavour is not recommended for children below five years of age for the treatment of faecal impaction, or in children below two years of age for the treatment of chronic constipation.”

• 👴 Older adultsNo data

  The source for this drug has no section for this group.

• ⚥ Females & males of reproductive potentialNo data

  The source for this drug has no section for this group.