Is this the same as oral macrogol for constipation?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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No. The selected product is an externally applied emollient cream and pharmaceutical vehicle; it is not an oral laxative.

Cetomacrogol Cream BP 1988 Formula Aemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 4

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macrogol cetostearyl ether · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

The answer

No. The selected product is an externally applied emollient cream and pharmaceutical vehicle; it is not an oral laxative.

Cetomacrogol Cream BP 1988 Formula Aemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 4

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