General Information
Coloxyl Macrogol For Children is for the relief & treatment of functional and chronic constipation. It has a natural mode of action to relieve constipation gently and effectively in children from as early as 6 months of age and over.
Coloxyl Macrogol For Children contains macrogol 4000. Macrogol* is one of the recommended first line treatment therapies for children with constipation. *Macrogol 3350
It relieves the most common constipation symptoms in children & provides gentle and effective relief from:
- Hard stools
- Straining
- Discomfort from bloating
It works by binding to water molecules which then softens and slightly bulks the stool, triggering a natural bowel movement in the body that makes it easier for children to pass.
Suitable For: For the relief and treatment of functional and chronic constipation in babies and kids from 6 months of age and over.
Boxed Contents: 14
Size: 14 Sachets
KEY FEATURES
• Gluten free
• Lactose free
• Free from sugar & salt
• Flavour free
• No colours & sweeteners
Directions
Using the dosing table, dissolve (Stir) each sachet well with either water or juice and drink once dissolved.
Coloxyl Macrogol For Children will mix into a colourless solution in water and start to work within 24-48 hours. Start at the minimum dose.
The dose should be adjusted up or down as required to produce regular soft stools.
AGE: 6 months - 1 year
Start dose per day: 1 sachet
Max dose per day: 1 sachet
Mix with mL per dose: 50mL
AGE: 1 - 3 years
Start dose per day: 1 x sachet
Max dose per day: 2 x sachets
Mix with mL per dose: 50mL
AGE: 4 - 7 years
Start dose per day: 2 x sachets
Max dose per day: 4 x sachets
Mix with mL per dose: 125mL
AGE: 8 - 11 years
Start dose per day: 3 x sachets
Max dose per day: 8 x sachets
Mix with mL per dose: 125mL
AGE: 12 +
Start dose per day: 3 x sachets
Max dose per day: 10 sachets
Mix with mL per dose: 125mL
Ingredients
Active Ingredients: Macrogol 4000 4g
Contains: Macrogol 4000 4g
Warnings
Do not use in children under 6 months of age. Drink plenty of water. Increase fibre in diet, except in cases of medicine-induced constipation. Prolonged use of laxatives is undesirable and may lead to dependence. Use in children should be limited to 12 weeks unless under medical supervision. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor, if symptoms do not improve or worsen after a 7-day treatment. Do not exceed the maximum daily dose.
Always read the label and follow the directions for use.
Please refer to any health and product warnings below.
