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Medicines Macrogol 3350 with electrolytesQuestion & answer

Macrogol 3350 with electrolytes · Medicine question

Can it be used for faecal impaction without assessment?

iatroX medicinesMedicine guide reviewed 13 August 2026

The answer

Answer

Faecal impaction should be clinically confirmed before treatment because obstruction and other serious bowel disorders must be excluded.

Sources for this answer

Movicol® Chocolate 13.7g powder for oral solution — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
Movicol Ready to Take 13.7g/25ml oral solution in sachet — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics

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