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Medicines Macrogol 3350 with electrolytesQuestion & answer

Macrogol 3350 with electrolytes · Medicine question

Does it need to be mixed with water?

iatroX medicinesMedicine guide reviewed 13 August 2026

The answer

Answer

Powder products must be dissolved as directed. The selected ready-to-take oral solution is swallowed directly without dilution.

Sources for this answer

MOVICOL Paediatric Plain 6.9 g sachet, powder for oral solution — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
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 SmPC

emc · Summary of Product Characteristics

MOVICOL Paediatric Chocolate flavour — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics

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