Can I buy Laxido Orange over the counter?

It’s available on prescription and to buy from pharmacies. Macrogol is also called by the brand names Movicol, Laxido, CosmoCol, Molaxole or Molative.

How much is a box of Laxido?

We are unable to supply you with this treatment.

Does Laxido Orange contain orange?

The other ingredients are acesulfame potassium (E950) and orange flavour (containing maltodextrin and propylene glycol (E1520)). Laxido Orange is a white powder that is packed in sachets. It has an orange taste and smell.

What is the strength of Laxido?

Macrogol 3350 13.125g, Sodium Chloride 350.7mg, Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate 178.5mg, Potassium Chloride 46.6mg, Acesulfame Potassium (E950), Orange Flavour.

Is Laxido the same as Fybogel?

Fybogel and Laxido are both laxatives, but Fybogel contains a different active ingredient to Laxido. Fybogel’s active is ingredient ispagula husk.

Is it safe to take Laxido everyday?

Laxido provides quick relief from constipation and should not be used for more than fourteen days in a row. You should take one sachet up to three times per day and dissolve it in water for fast constipation relief.

Can I take 2 sachets of Laxido together?

The usual dose for constipation is one sachet taken one to three times daily. The usual dose for faecal impaction is eight sachets daily. All eight sachets must be taken within a six hour period. If you have a heart condition, do not take more than two sachets (in 250ml of water) in any one hour.

Should I take Laxido in the morning or at night?

WHAT TIME OF DAY SHOULD I TAKE MOVICOL®? If you are taking more than one sachet per day you can spread them out, for example one morning and night or add a third sachet in the middle of the day. However, it is of course perfectly acceptable to take the whole dose at once.

Is it OK to take Laxido long term?

Should I take Laxido before bed?

immediately before bed as this could cause an obstruction to develop. Polyethylene glycol commonly known as Movicol or Laxido. Whether taken orally or rectally this draws fluid into the bowel by osmosis and so make stools easier to pass.

How long does Laxido take to work in adults?

The speed that Laxido takes to work depends on a variety of factors. Some people experience its effects within 6 hours, but it may take up to 12 hours or longer. The course of treatment can last up to two weeks.

How many sachets of Laxido orange are there?

Patient Information Leaflet Laxido Orange is a laxative and is used to treat constipation that has been present for a long time as well as faecal impaction. Pack of 30 sugar free powder sachets for oral solution.

Which is cheaper to buy Laxido sachets boots or Lloyds?

When compared to other retailers such as Tesco, Laxido Sachets Boots, Lloyds Pharmacy, My Pharmacy can be as much as 50% cheaper to buy the same products. A common question we are often asked is “How long does a sachet of laxido take to work?”

How is Laxido Orange used to treat constipation?

Laxido Orange is a laxative used for the treatment of constipation, especially if you have been constipated for a long time. It is also used to treat a build up of hard faeces in your bowel which may be a result of long-term constipation We are unable to supply you with this treatment.

When to take Laxido orange powder sugar free?

You should only take this medicine on advice from a doctor. Both sugar-free and sugar-containing preparations of this medicine may be available.If you are taking this medicine to treat constipation, do not take it for more than two weeks. If you are treating faecal impaction, do not take it for more than three days.