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Medicines sodium alkylsulfoacetate + sodium citrateQuestion & answer

sodium alkylsulfoacetate + sodium citrate · Medicine question

How quickly does it work?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

The answer

Answer

The micro-enema usually acts within 5 to 15 minutes, so remain near a toilet after use.

Sources for this answer

Micralax Micro-enemaemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 5

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