Moxalole macrogol 33510, Powder for oral solution, Sodium chloride, Sodium bicarbonate, Potassium chloride
What Moxalole Is And What It Is Used For
Moxalole is used for the temporary treatment of constipation. This medicine can also be used after a doctor’s prescription for severe constipation (so-called fecaloma).
Macrogol 3350, which is part of Moxalole, binds water and thereby gives the stool an increased volume, and this normalizes bowel movements. The effect is a faster transport of the soft stools and an easier bowel movement. The content of salts in Moxalole English means that the body’s normal salt and fluid balance is maintained.
You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or feel worse after 2 weeks. If you are being treated for severe constipation (fecaloma), follow your doctor’s prescription.
What You Need To Know Before Using Moxalole
Do Not Use Moxalole
- If you are allergic to any of this medicine’s active substances or other ingredients (listed in section 6).
- If you have narrowing of the intestines, ulcers in the intestinal wall or severe inflammatory bowel diseases such as bleeding colitis (ulcerative colitis), chronic intestinal inflammation (Chrohn´s disease), enlarged colon (toxic megacolon) or intestinal ulcer ( ileus ).
Warnings And Cautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Moxalole.
When you take Moxalole, you should continue to drink a lot. The liquid in medicine should not replace your normal fluid intake.
Suppose you develop side effects such as
- Swelling
- Shortness of breath
- Fatigue
- Dehydration (symptoms include increased thirst, dry mouth, and feeling weak)
- Heart problems
In that case, you should stop taking it and contact your doctor immediately.
Do not use Moxalole English for long periods unless you have been prescribed it by your doctor, for example, if you are taking medicines that can cause constipation or if you have a disease that causes constipation, such as Parkinson’s or multiple sclerosis (MS).
Children
Do not give this medicine to children under 12 years of age.
Other Medicines And Moxalole
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.
Some drugs, e.g. antiepileptic drugs (medicines for epilepsy ), may work less effectively if you take them simultaneously as Moxalole.
Pregnancy, Breastfeeding And Fertility
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Moxalole can be used during pregnancy and lactation.
Driving And Using Machines
Moxalole English does not affect your ability to drive or use machines.
Moxalole Contains Sodium
This medicine contains 187 mg of sodium (the main ingredient in table salt/table salt) per sachet. This corresponds to 9.5% of adults recommended daily sodium intake.
How To Use Moxalole
Moxalole uses
- Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.
- The recommended dose for constipation is:
- 1 sachet 1-3 times daily. The normal dose for most patients is 1-2 sachets per day. Depending on the individual response, 3 sachets per day may be needed. Dosage one depends on how severe your constipation is. Dose one can be reduced to the lowest effective dose after a few days. The treatment time with Moxalole is normally 2 weeks. If symptoms persist after 2 weeks of treatment, you should consult your doctor.
- The sachet contents are mixed in a glass of water (approx. 125 ml). Stir until the powder is loose, and drink. If you wish, you can add fruit juice or juice just before drinking.
- Children (under 12 years): Not recommended.
- Always use this medicine as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.
- The recommended dose for faeces is:
- Adults: Dose one is determined by a doctor who adjusts it individually for you. The usual dose is 8 sachets per day. If you take Moxalole to treat the faecal matter, you can dissolve 8 sachets in one litre of water. The solution is then stored in the refrigerator.
- Patients with impaired cardiovascular function
- When treating faeces, dose one should be distributed so that no more than 2 sachets are taken within 1 hour.
- Patients with kidney disease
- No dose adjustment is necessary for the treatment of constipation or faeces.
If You Take More Moxalole Than You Should
If you have taken too much Moxalole and have severe diarrhoea or vomiting, stop taking Moxalole until the diarrhoea or vomiting has subsided. You can then start again with a lower dose if constipation persists.
If You Forget To Use Moxalole
- Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
- Always use this medicine as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist directed.
If you have any further questions about the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Possible Molaxole Side Effects
This medicine can cause side effects like all medicines, although not everybody gets them.
Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people):
- Stomach upset
- Stomach ache
- Cramps
- Diarrhoea
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Stomach noise
- Gas.
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
- Itching
- Headache
- Swollen hands, feet, or ankles
Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):
- Rash
- Indigestion
- Feeling bloated
Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):
Severe allergic reactions that cause difficulty breathing or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat. If these symptoms occur, stop taking Moxalole and contact a doctor immediately. Allergic reactions include skin reactions or nasal congestion ( rhinitis ), high or low potassium levels in the blood, and irritation around the rectal opening.
No known frequency (can not be calculated from the available data): Change in body fluid or electrolyte levels (low sodium levels).
How To Store Moxalole
- Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the sachet and carton after EXP. The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.
- No special temperature instructions. Store Moxalole sachets in the original packaging. Moisture sensitive. The reconstituted solution is well covered in a refrigerator (2 ºC – 8 ºC). Discard unused solution within 6 hours.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
Contents Of The Pack And Other Information
Content Declaration
- The active substances are macrogol 3350 (polyethene glycol 3350) 13.125 g, sodium chloride 350.7 mg, sodium bicarbonate 178.5 mg, and potassium chloride 46.6 mg.
- The other ingredients are acesulfame potassium (E950) (sweetener) and lemon flavour (flavouring).
What The Medicine Looks Like And Contents Of The Pack
- White powder for oral solution.
- Dosing bags of 13.8 g in a box with:
- Over-the-counter packaging: 2, 6, 8, 10, 20, 30, 40 or 50 pcs.
- Prescription packaging: 60 or 100, or 2×50 pcs.
- Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing Authorisation Holder
Meda AB
Box 906
170 09 Solna
Manufacturer
Klocke Pharma-Service GmbH
Strassburger Strasse 77
D-77767 Appenweier
Germany
This medicinal product is authorized under the European Economic Area under the names:
Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Hungary: Moxalole
Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, England, Estonia, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, and Austria: Molaxole
Poland: Duphagol