What are Laxido Orange Powder Sugar Free sachets?

Laxido Orange contains macrogol 3350 and the electrolytes sodium chloride, sodium hydrogen carbonate and potassium chloride. Macrogol 3350 is a laxative used for the treatment of constipation, especially if you have been constipated for a long time. It is also used to treat a build-up of hard faeces in your bowel which may be a result of long-term constipation (this is known as faecal impaction).

Macrogol 3350 makes your faeces softer and easier to pass, giving you relief from constipation. The electrolytes help to maintain your body’s normal levels of sodium, potassium and water while you are being treated for constipation.

How to use Laxido Orange Powder Sugar Free sachets

Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor, pharmacist or nurse have told you. Check with your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you are not sure. Laxido Orange should be taken orally.

Laxido Orange is a laxative for the treatment of constipation and faecal impaction in adults, children (aged 12 years and above) and the elderly. 

Constipation:

The usual dose for constipation is one sachet taken one to three times daily. 

Faecal impaction:

The usual dose for faecal impaction is eight sachets daily. All eight sachets must be taken within a six hour period. If you have a heart condition, do not take more than two sachets (in 250ml of water) in any one hour.

How to mix:

Laxido Orange should be made up by dissolving the contents of one sachet in a glass of water (125ml or a quarter pint). Stir well until all the powder has dissolved. If you are being treated for faecal impaction, you can dissolve the contents of all eight sachets together in a large container (in one litre of water).

Duration of treatment for Laxido Orange Powder Sugar Free

Constipation:

The course of treatment for constipation does not normally last longer than 2 weeks. Your treatment may last for longer than two weeks if you have ongoing constipation, or a disease that causes constipation (such as Parkinson’s disease or multiple sclerosis), or if you are taking other regular medicines that can cause constipation. In these cases, your doctor may reduce your dose to one sachet taken one or two times daily.

Faecal impaction:

The course of treatment for faecal impaction does not normally last longer than 3 days

Note: 

- This medication should NOT be taken for more than 5 days without medical supervision. 

- This medication is for short term use only. 

- This medication does NOT help with weight loss.

What do Laxido Orange Powder Sugar Free sachets contain

The active substances are macrogol 3350 (13.125g), sodium chloride (350.7mg), sodium hydrogen carbonate (178.5mg) and potassium chloride (46.6mg). The other ingredients are acesulfame potassium (E950) and orange flavour (containing maltodextrin and propylene glycol (E1520).

What are Care Senna tablets

A herbal medicinal product used for the short-term relief of occasional constipation. Senna gently stimulates the body's natural process to help your food move through the digestive system. Providing effective reliable overnight relief.

What are the common causes of constipation

The most common causes include:

• Not eating enough fibre, which is found in fruits, vegetables, and cereals
• Not drinking enough fluids
• Not moving enough and spending long periods sitting or lying down

How to use Care Senna tablets

For oral use only

Adults and the elderly: 1 to 2 tablets to be taken at bedtime.

• Should not be used in children or adolescents under the age of 18 years.
• New users should start with the lowest dose and increase it to the maximum dose if necessary. Once regularity has been regained dosage should be reduced and can usually be stopped.
• If no bowel action has occurred after three days of progressively increased dosage, a doctor or pharmacist should be consulted.
• Not to be used for more than 1 week.

What do Care Senna tablets contain

Alexandrian Senna fruit (Cassia senna L. (C. acutifolia Delile) fruit).

What is HydraMed Night Sensitive Eye Ointment?

Hydramed Night Sensitive is a lanoline free lubricating ointment ideal for use at night to help relieve the symptoms of dry eyes.

Hydramed Night Sensitive combines liquid paraffin, white soft paraffin with vitamin A and excludes lanolin for enhanced comfort and the thicker nature of the product means that it can often protect the eye throughout the whole night.

Vitamin A is part of the natural tear film and as such is very well tolerated as a lubricant. Vitamin A is required for the normal growth, maintenance and maturation of corneal cells and is therefore effective as a treatment when applied topically.

How to use HydraMed Eye Ointment

Gently pull on your lower eyelid. Apply one strip of eye ointment to the gap formed between eye and eyelid. Close your eye and gently blink.

Always read the label and instructions for use

What does HydraMed Eye Ointment contain?

Liquid Paraffin, White Soft Paraffin, Vitamin A palmitate.

What is Care Glycerin Adult 4g - Constipation Relief

Care Glycerin Suppositories for adults are the ideal solution for getting things moving. The suppositories help stimulate a comfortable bowel movement for constipation sufferers. Unless recommended by a doctor, they should not be taken during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

How to use Care Glycerin Adult 4g - Constipation Relief

Adults and children over 12 years: Dip the suppository in clean water to moisten before inserting gently into the rectum.

The effect is usually immediate and no more than one dose should be required.

Not suitable for users under the age of 12 or those who are pregnant or breastfeeding - unless advised otherwise by a doctor.

What does Care Glycerin Adult 4g - Constipation Relief contain

Glycerol 2.8g per suppository.

What are Dulcolax Tablets?

Dulcolax Tablets are used for the short-term relief of occasional constipation. Dulcolax Tablets contain bisacodyl and belong to a group of medicines known as stimulant laxatives, which increase bowel movements. This medicine does not help with weight loss.

What is constipation?

Healthy and regular bowel movements are essential for most people. However, what is 'normal and regular' varies from person to person. Some may have a bowel movement every day, others less often. Whatever it is like for you, your bowel movement should have a regular pattern.

• Constipation is an occasional problem for some people. For others, it may happen more often.
• It happens when the typical muscle actions in the bowel (large intestine) slow down. This can mean that material is not easily eliminated from the body

The cause of constipation is often not known. It can be associated with:

• A sudden change in diet
• A diet with not enough fibre
• Not drinking enough fluids.
• Loss of 'tone' of the bowel muscles in older people
• Pregnancy
• Medicines such as morphine or codeine
• Having to stay in bed for a long time
• Lack of exercise

Whatever the cause, constipation can be uncomfortable. It may make you feel bloated and heavy or generally 'off-colour'. Sometimes it causes headaches.

It is recommended to use changes in diet and bulk forming medicines to control constipation before using this medicine.

These healthy tips are recommended to try to prevent constipation happening:

• Eat a balanced diet including fresh fruit and vegetables
• Drink enough water so that you do not become dehydrated
• Keep up your exercise and stay fit
• Make time to empty your bowels when your body tells you

How to take Dulcolax Tablets

For constipation: Adults (including the elderly):

1 to 2 tablets at night.

• Swallow the tablets whole with water. The tablets should not be chewed or crushed.
• Milk, antacids or proton pump inhibitors (medicines which reduce stomach acid) should not be taken within one hour before or after taking Dulcolax Tablets. This is because they will stop the Dulcolax Tablets from working correctly.

If you have not taken Dulcolax Tablets before, start with one tablet and increase to two if necessary. When your bowel regularity has returned to normal, the dose can usually be stopped.

Note: 

- This medication should NOT be taken for more than 5 days without medical supervision. 

- This medication is for short term use only. 

- This medication does NOT help with weight loss.

Length of treatment

These tablets should not be taken every day for more than 5 days. If you need laxatives every day, then you should see your doctor to find the cause of your constipation. Overuse can be harmful.

What do Dulcolax Tablets contain?

Each tablet contains 5 mg of bisacodyl as the active ingredient.

What are Movicol Sachets?

Movicol Plain helps you to have a comfortable bowel movement even if you have been constipated for a long time. Movicol Plain also works in very bad constipation called faecal impaction.

The name of this medicine is Movicol Plain 13.7g sachet, powder for oral solution. It is a laxative for the treatment of constipation in adults, adolescents and elderly. It is not recommended for children below 12 years of age.

How to take Movicol Sachets

• This medicine can be taken at any time with or without food.
• Dissolve the content of each sachet in 125 ml (1/4 pint) of water and drink.

For Constipation:

• A dose of Movicol Plain is 1 sachet dissolved in 125 ml (1/4 pint) of water.
• Take this 1 –3 times a day according to the severity of your constipation.

For Faecal impaction:

• Before you take Movicol Plain for faecal impaction, it should be confirmed that you have this condition.
• A dose of 8 sachets a day of Movicol Plain is needed for the treatment of faecal impaction. Each sachet dissolved in 125 ml (1/4 pint) of water. The 8 sachets should be taken within 6 hours for up to 3 days if required. If you have a heart condition, do not take more than 2 sachets in any one hour.

How to mix:

• Open the sachet and pour the contents into a glass. Add about 125ml or ¼ pint of water to the glass. Stir well until all the powder has dissolved and the Movicol Plain solution is clear or slightly hazy, then drink it. If you are taking Movicol Plain for faecal impaction it may be easier to dissolve 8 sachets in 1 litre of water.

How long should I take Movicol for?

For Constipation:

• Treatment with Movicol Plain usually lasts for about 2 weeks. If you need to take Movicol Plain for longer, please see your doctor. If your constipation is caused by an illness such as Parkinson’s disease or multiple sclerosis (MS), or if you take medicines that cause constipation your doctor may recommend that you take Movicol Plain for longer than 2 weeks. If you need to take Movicol Plain for longer, please see your doctor.
• Usually, for long term treatment, the dose can be lowered to either 1 or 2 sachets a day.

For Faecal impaction:

• Treatment with Movicol Plain can be for up to 3 days.

Note: 

- This medication should NOT be taken for more than 5 days without medical supervision. 

- This medication is for short term use only. 

- This medication does NOT help with weight loss.

What do Movicol Sachets contain

Each 13.7 g sachet of Movicol Plain contains the following:

• Macrogol 3350 13.125 g
• Sodium Chloride 0.3508 g
• Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate 0.1786 g
• Potassium Chloride 0.0502 g

When it is made into a drink with 125 millilitres of water, each sachet gives the equivalent of:

• Sodium 65 millimoles/litre
• Chloride 53 millimoles/litre
• Potassium 5.4 millimoles/litre
• Hydrogen Carbonate 17 millimoles/litre

What are Fybogel Fibre Chews

Fybogel Fibre Chews are tasty citrus flavoured chewable tablets that help to relieve constipation and maintain regularity.

The tablets are easy to take and can be chewed or allowed to dissolve in the mouth. Fibre Chews tablets are suitable for over 12+ years and come in a convenient on-the-go tablet format.

Fibre Chews work naturally with the body and uses the ingredient Fibersol -2 (a type of fibre) to help get you back to regularity for constipation. It works by retaining water in the stool and may also help to bulk up stools, making them easier to pass.

How to take Fybogel Fibre Chews

How to take: Adults and children over 12 years of age: 3 tablets in the morning, and three tablets in the evening: to a total of 6 tablets per day. The tablets should be chewed or allowed to dissolve in the mouth and therefore swallowed. After taking the tablets, it is possible to drink water or other drinks (e.g. fruit juice). Please do not take more than six tablets a day.

What do Fybogel Fibre Chews contain

Fibersol®-2 soluble fibre (1 g/tablet), sorbitol, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium stearate, citric acid, corn starch, citrus flavour, silicon dioxide, sucralose, acesulfame potassium, aspartame.

What are Laxido Orange Powder Sugar Free sachets?

Laxido Orange contains macrogol 3350 and the electrolytes sodium chloride, sodium hydrogen carbonate and potassium chloride. Macrogol 3350 is a laxative used for the treatment of constipation, especially if you have been constipated for a long time. It is also used to treat a build-up of hard faeces in your bowel which may be a result of long-term constipation (this is known as faecal impaction).

Macrogol 3350 makes your faeces softer and easier to pass, giving you relief from constipation. The electrolytes help to maintain your body’s normal levels of sodium, potassium and water while you are being treated for constipation.

How to use Laxido Orange Powder Sugar Free sachets

Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor, pharmacist or nurse have told you. Check with your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you are not sure. Laxido Orange should be taken orally.

Laxido Orange is a laxative for the treatment of constipation and faecal impaction in adults, children (aged 12 years and above) and the elderly. 

Constipation:

The usual dose for constipation is one sachet taken one to three times daily. 

Faecal impaction:

The usual dose for faecal impaction is eight sachets daily. All eight sachets must be taken within a six hour period. If you have a heart condition, do not take more than two sachets (in 250ml of water) in any one hour.

How to mix:

Laxido Orange should be made up by dissolving the contents of one sachet in a glass of water (125ml or a quarter pint). Stir well until all the powder has dissolved. If you are being treated for faecal impaction, you can dissolve the contents of all eight sachets together in a large container (in one litre of water).

Duration of treatment for Laxido Orange Powder Sugar Free

Constipation:

The course of treatment for constipation does not normally last longer than 2 weeks. Your treatment may last for longer than two weeks if you have ongoing constipation, or a disease that causes constipation (such as Parkinson’s disease or multiple sclerosis), or if you are taking other regular medicines that can cause constipation. In these cases, your doctor may reduce your dose to one sachet taken one or two times daily.

Faecal impaction:

The course of treatment for faecal impaction does not normally last longer than 3 days

Note: 

- This medication should NOT be taken for more than 5 days without medical supervision. 

- This medication is for short term use only. 

- This medication does NOT help with weight loss.

What do Laxido Orange Powder Sugar Free sachets contain

The active substances are macrogol 3350 (13.125g), sodium chloride (350.7mg), sodium hydrogen carbonate (178.5mg) and potassium chloride (46.6mg). The other ingredients are acesulfame potassium (E950) and orange flavour (containing maltodextrin and propylene glycol (E1520).

What is Dulcolax Pico Liquid Laxative (Sodium Picosulfate) 5mg/5ml Oral Solution?

Dulcolax Pico Liquid Laxative Oral Solution is used for the relief of short-term occasional constipation. Dulcolax Pico Liquid contains sodium picosulfate and belongs to a group of medicines known as stimulant laxatives, which increase bowel movements. This medicine does not help with weight loss.

What is constipation?

Normal and regular bowel movement is important for most people. However, what is 'normal and regular' varies from person to person. Some may have a bowel movement every day, others less often. Whatever it is like for you, it is best that your bowel movement has a regular pattern.

Constipation is an occasional problem for some people. For others, it may happen more often. It happens when the normal muscle actions in the bowel (large intestine) slow down. This can mean that material is not easily eliminated from the body.

The cause of constipation is often not known. It can be associated with:

• A sudden change in diet
• A diet with not enough fibre
• Not drinking enough fluid
• Loss of 'tone' of the bowel muscles in older people
• Pregnancy
• Medicines such as morphine or codeine
• Having to stay in bed for a long time
• Lack of exercise

Whatever the cause, constipation can be uncomfortable. It may make you feel bloated and heavy or generally 'off-colour'.

Sometimes it causes headaches. It is recommended to use changes in diet and bulk forming medicines to control constipation before using this medicine

These healthy tips are recommended to try to prevent constipation happening:

• Eat a balanced diet including fresh fruit and vegetables
• Drink enough water so that you do not become dehydrated
• Keep up your exercise and stay fit
• Make time to empty your bowels when your body tells you

How to use Dulcolax Pico Liquid Laxative (Sodium Picosulfate) 5mg/5ml Oral Solution

Adults and children over 12 years: one to two 5 ml spoonfuls at night.

This should not be used in children and adolescents under the age of 12 years.

If you have not taken Dulcolax Pico Liquid before, start with one 5 ml spoonful and increase to two if necessary. When your bowel regularity has returned to normal, the dose can usually be stopped.

What does Dulcolax Pico Liquid Laxative (Sodium Picosulfate) 5mg/5ml Oral Solution contain

Each 5 ml contains 5 mg of sodium picosulfate (present as sodium picosulfate monohydrate) as the active ingredient.

What are Dulcolax Laxative Suppositories

Dulcolax Twelve Plus Suppositories are used for the short-term relief of occasional constipation. Dulcolax Twelve Plus Suppositories contain bisacodyl which belongs to a group of medicines known as stimulant laxatives, which increase bowel movements. This medicine does not help with weight loss.

What is constipation?

Normal and regular bowel movement is important for most people. However, what is “normal and regular” varies from person to person. Some may have a bowel movement every day, others less often. Whatever it is like for you, it is best that your bowel movement has a regular pattern.

• Constipation is an occasional problem for some people; for others, it may happen more often
• It happens when the normal muscle actions in the bowel (large intestine) slow down. This can mean that the material is not easily eliminated from the body

The cause of constipation is often not known. It can be associated with:

• A sudden change in diet
• A diet with not enough fibre
• Not drinking enough fluids
• Loss of ‘tone’ of the bowel muscles in older people
• Pregnancy
• Medicines such as morphine or codeine
• Having to stay in bed for a long time
• Lack of exercise

How to use Dulcolax Laxative Suppositories

Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your pharmacist if you are not sure

If this medicine is from your doctor or pharmacist, do exactly as they have told you. Otherwise, follow the instructions below. If you do not understand the instructions, or if you are not sure, ask your pharmacist or doctor

As with all laxatives, Dulcolax Twelve Plus Suppositories should not be used every day for more than 5 days. If you need laxatives every day, or if you have abdominal pain which does not go away, you should see your doctor

How to use the suppositories

The suppositories should only be used in your back passage.

• Take off the foil wrapping
• Lie on one side and pull your knees up towards your chest. Keep one leg drawn up more than the other
• Use your first finger (index finger) or middle finger to push in the suppository
• Gently push the suppository as far as possible into your back passage, pointed end first
• Once it is as far as it will go, push it side-ways to make sure it touches the wall of the bowel
• Lower your legs to a comfortable position whilst the suppository is retained in place
• Keep the suppository inside you for at least 30 minutes

If you feel the suppository might come out straight away:

• You may not have put it in high enough. Push it in as far as possible
• Try to keep it in for 30 minutes, even if you feel like you urgently need to go to the toilet. This is how long it takes to work

How much to use

Adults and children 12 years and over: Put one 10 mg suppository into the back passage for an immediate effect (they usually have a laxative effect within 10 to 30 minutes). Only use one suppository per day. This should not be used in children or adolescents under the age of 12 years

What do Dulcolax Laxative Suppositories contain

• Dulcolax Twelve Plus 10 mg Suppositories contain 10 mg of the active ingredient bisacodyl
• The suppositories are made from hard fat, which is an ingredient needed to mould the suppository into the correct shape

What is Lactulose Solution?

Lactulose is used to treat constipation. Lactulose is not metabolised or absorbed by the body, and the substance helps pull water into the colon, softening the stool. Lactulose also works by promoting peristalsis, pushing food through the digestive system.

This product is recommended for:

• Pregnant women.
• Nursing mothers.
• Children with constipation.
• People who recently underwent surgery.
• Older adults or people with severe or chronic constipation

How to take Lactulose Solution

Adults: Initially take 15-30ml daily for first 2-3 days (45ml may be given in obstinate cases) then 10-15ml daily or according to the need of the patient.

Children: Initially take 10-25ml daily for first 2-3 days then 5-15ml daily or according to the need of the patient.

Dosage does not appear to be related to the age or weight of the child and should be adjusted to produce the required response.

Lactulose isn't absorbed into the bloodstream and is not known to be harmful if used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, as with all medicines, you should get medical advice from your doctor before taking lactulose in pregnancy, or if you're breastfeeding.

Note: 

- This medication should NOT be taken for more than 5 days without medical supervision. 

- This medication is for short term use only. 

- This medication does NOT help with weight loss.

What does Lactulose Solution contain

Lactulose (67.0% w/v), lactose and galactose.

What are Care Senna tablets

A herbal medicinal product used for the short-term relief of occasional constipation. Senna gently stimulates the body's natural process to help your food move through the digestive system. Providing effective reliable overnight relief.

What are the common causes of constipation

The most common causes include:

• Not eating enough fibre, which is found in fruits, vegetables, and cereals
• Not drinking enough fluids
• Not moving enough and spending long periods sitting or lying down

How to use Care Senna tablets

For oral use only

Adults and the elderly: 1 to 2 tablets to be taken at bedtime.

• Should not be used in children or adolescents under the age of 18 years.
• New users should start with the lowest dose and increase it to the maximum dose if necessary. Once regularity has been regained dosage should be reduced and can usually be stopped.
• If no bowel action has occurred after three days of progressively increased dosage, a doctor or pharmacist should be consulted.
• Not to be used for more than 1 week.

What do Care Senna tablets contain

Alexandrian Senna fruit (Cassia senna L. (C. acutifolia Delile) fruit).

What Is Moviprep Original 

Moviprep is a lemon-flavoured laxative in four sachets. There are two large sachets (‘sachet A’) and two small sachets (‘sachet B’). . You need both for one treatment. Moviprep is intended for adults to clean the bowels so that they are ready for examination.

Moviprep works by emptying the contents of your bowels, so you should expect to have watery bowel movements.

How To Use Moviprep Original 

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. The recommended dose is two litres of solution, which is made up as follows:

This pack contains two clear bags each containing one pair of sachets: sachet A and sachet B. Each pair of sachets (A and B) is to be dissolved in water to make a one litre solution. This pack is therefore sufficient to make up two litres of Moviprep solution.

How To Prepare

• Open one clear bag and remove the sachets A and B.
• Add the contents of BOTH sachet A and sachet B to a measuring jug that holds 1 litre. Add water to make up to the one litre mark of the container and stir until all the powder has dissolved and the Moviprep solution is clear or slightly hazy. This may take up to 5 minutes.
• Drink the first litre of Moviprep solution over one to two hours. Try to drink a glassful every 10 - 15 minutes.
• When you are ready, make up and drink the second litre of Moviprep solution made up with the contents of the sachets A and B from the remaining bag.
• During the course of this treatment, you are recommended to drink a further one litre of clear liquid to prevent you feeling very thirsty and becoming dehydrated. Water, clear soup, fruit juice (without pulp), soft drinks, tea or coffee (without milk) are all suitable.

What Does Moviprep Original Contain

Sachet A contains these active substances:

• Macrogol (also known as polyethylene glycol) 3350 - 100 g
• Sodium sulfate anhydrous - 7.500 g
• Sodium chloride - 2.691 g
• Potassium chloride - 1.015 g

Sachet B contains these active substances:

• Ascorbic acid - 4.700 g
• Sodium ascorbate - 5.900 g

Lemon flavouring (containing maltodextrin, citral, lemon oil, lime oil, xanthan gum, vitamin E), aspartame (E951) and acesulfame potassium (E950) as sweeteners. 

What are CosmoCol Orange Flavour Sachets

CosmoCol Orange Flavour is a laxative used for the treatment of long term (chronic) constipation and faecal impaction (persistent constipation, where a large volume of stools cause a blockage of the rectum and/or colon). It is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. Macrogol 3350 makes your faeces softer and easier to pass, giving you relief from constipation. The electrolytes (salts) help to maintain your body’s normal levels of sodium, potassium and water while you are being treated for constipation. 

How to take CosmoCol Orange Flavour Sachets

Treatment of chronic constipation in adults, children (aged 12 years and above) and the elderly:

The recommended dose for constipation is one sachet taken one to three times daily.

This course of treatment for constipation should not usually last longer than two weeks.

Treatment of faecal impaction in adults, children (aged 12 years and above) and the elderly:

Before taking CosmoCol Orange Flavour for faecal impaction, your doctor must check to confirm that you have this condition. The recommended dose is eight sachets daily, all of which should be consumed within 6 hours.

To prevent further problems from faecal impaction, your doctor may advise that you continue taking this medicine. It would help if you used the dose for treating chronic constipation.

The course of treatment for faecal impaction should be stopped when a large volume of stools is passed and does not usually last longer than three days.

How to mix

Open the sachet and pour the contents into a glass. Add about 125 ml or a quarter pint of water to the glass.

Stir well until the powder has dissolved, and then drink it. 

What do CosmoCol Orange Flavour Sachets contain

Each sachet contains:

• macrogol 3350 - 13.125 g
• sodium chloride - 0.3507 g
• sodium hydrogen carbonate - 0.1785 g
• potassium chloride - 0.0466 g

What are Laxido Orange Powder Sugar Free sachets?

Laxido Orange contains macrogol 3350 and the electrolytes sodium chloride, sodium hydrogen carbonate and potassium chloride. Macrogol 3350 is a laxative used for the treatment of constipation, especially if you have been constipated for a long time. It is also used to treat a build-up of hard faeces in your bowel which may be a result of long-term constipation (this is known as faecal impaction).

Macrogol 3350 makes your faeces softer and easier to pass, giving you relief from constipation. The electrolytes help to maintain your body’s normal levels of sodium, potassium and water while you are being treated for constipation.

How to use Laxido Orange Powder Sugar Free sachets

Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor, pharmacist or nurse have told you. Check with your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you are not sure. Laxido Orange should be taken orally.

Laxido Orange is a laxative for the treatment of constipation and faecal impaction in adults, children (aged 12 years and above) and the elderly. 

Constipation:

The usual dose for constipation is one sachet taken one to three times daily. 

Faecal impaction:

The usual dose for faecal impaction is eight sachets daily. All eight sachets must be taken within a six hour period. If you have a heart condition, do not take more than two sachets (in 250ml of water) in any one hour.

How to mix:

Laxido Orange should be made up by dissolving the contents of one sachet in a glass of water (125ml or a quarter pint). Stir well until all the powder has dissolved. If you are being treated for faecal impaction, you can dissolve the contents of all eight sachets together in a large container (in one litre of water).

Duration of treatment for Laxido Orange Powder Sugar Free

Constipation:

The course of treatment for constipation does not normally last longer than 2 weeks. Your treatment may last for longer than two weeks if you have ongoing constipation, or a disease that causes constipation (such as Parkinson’s disease or multiple sclerosis), or if you are taking other regular medicines that can cause constipation. In these cases, your doctor may reduce your dose to one sachet taken one or two times daily.

Faecal impaction:

The course of treatment for faecal impaction does not normally last longer than 3 days

Note: 

- This medication should NOT be taken for more than 5 days without medical supervision. 

- This medication is for short term use only. 

- This medication does NOT help with weight loss.

What do Laxido Orange Powder Sugar Free sachets contain

The active substances are macrogol 3350 (13.125g), sodium chloride (350.7mg), sodium hydrogen carbonate (178.5mg) and potassium chloride (46.6mg). The other ingredients are acesulfame potassium (E950) and orange flavour (containing maltodextrin and propylene glycol (E1520).

What are CosmoCol Lemon and Lime Flavour Sachets

CosmoCol Lemon & Lime Flavour is a laxative used for the treatment of long term (chronic) constipation and faecal impaction (persistent constipation, where a large volume of stools cause a blockage of the rectum and/or colon). It is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. Macrogol 3350 makes your faeces softer and easier to pass, giving you relief from constipation. The electrolytes (salts) help to maintain your body’s normal levels of sodium, potassium and water while you are being treated for constipation. 

How to take CosmoCol Lemon and Lime Flavour Sachets

Treatment of chronic constipation in adults, children (aged 12 years and above) and the elderly:

The recommended dose for constipation is one sachet taken one to three times daily.

This course of treatment for constipation should not usually last longer than two weeks.

Treatment of faecal impaction in adults, children (aged 12 years and above) and the elderly:

Before taking CosmoCol Lemon & Lime Flavour for faecal impaction, your doctor must check to confirm that you have this condition. The recommended dose is eight sachets daily, all of which should be consumed within 6 hours.

To prevent further problems from faecal impaction, your doctor may advise that you continue taking this medicine. It would help if you used the dose for treating chronic constipation.

The course of treatment for faecal impaction should be stopped when a large volume of stools is passed and does not usually last longer than three days.

How to mix

Open the sachet and pour the contents into a glass. Add about 125 ml or a quarter pint of water to the glass.

Stir well until the powder has dissolved, and then drink it. 

What do CosmoCol Lemon and Lime Flavour Sachets contain

Each sachet contains:

• macrogol 3350 - 13.125 g
• sodium chloride - 0.3507 g
• sodium hydrogen carbonate - 0.1785 g
• potassium chloride - 0.0466 g

What are Care Extra Virgin Olive Oil Ear Drops

Gently softens & removes earwax

Pharmaceutical grade extra virgin olive oil

Care Extra Virgin Olive Oil Eardrops gently soften and help remove earwax. Includes a handy dropper for precise application.

Earwax usually falls out on its own. If it doesn’t and blocks the ear, patients are advised to put 2 to 3 drops of olive or almond oil in their ear twice a day for a few days.

How to use Care Extra Virgin Olive Oil Ear Drops

Adults, the elderly and children over 1 year: Using the dropper, place 2-3 drops of room temperature oil into the ear. Gently massage around the outside of the ear. NEVER insert the dropper or any solid object into the ear.

Children under 5 years: Younger children should have their ear wax problem diagnosed by the doctor before treatment with Olive Oil commences. Treatment of young children (under 5 years) should be under the medical supervision of the doctor or nurse.

Use twice a day for up to seven days.

What do Care Extra Virgin Olive Oil Ear Drops contain

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

What is Care Glycerin Adult 4g - Constipation Relief

Care Glycerin Suppositories for adults are the ideal solution for getting things moving. The suppositories help stimulate a comfortable bowel movement for constipation sufferers. Unless recommended by a doctor, they should not be taken during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

How to use Care Glycerin Adult 4g - Constipation Relief

Adults and children over 12 years: Dip the suppository in clean water to moisten before inserting gently into the rectum.

The effect is usually immediate and no more than one dose should be required.

Not suitable for users under the age of 12 or those who are pregnant or breastfeeding - unless advised otherwise by a doctor.

What does Care Glycerin Adult 4g - Constipation Relief contain

Glycerol 2.8g per suppository.

What is Care Calamine Lotion

Soothes sunburn & other minor skin conditions

Mild astringent and antiseptic that relieves the symptoms of mild sunburn and minor skin conditions

Care Calamine Lotion has been trusted by families for many years as a mild astringent and antiseptic that relieves the symptoms of mild sunburn and minor skin conditions. It evaporates after being applied to the skin, which produces a cooling effect to ease any itchy feelings. This cooling effect helps to relieve sunburn. It is not considered likely to cause any undesirable effects during pregnancy. However, as with all medicines, women who are pregnant might be pregnant or are breastfeeding, should talk to their doctor or pharmacist before using this product. 

How to use Care Calamine Lotion

Topical use.

Applied directly to the skin.

Recommended dose and dosage schedule

The product is suitable for use by adults, children and the elderly.

Apply gently with a pad of cotton wool to the affected parts as required.

What does Care Calamine Lotion contain

Calamine 15.0%, Zinc Oxide 5.0%

What is Care Glycerin

Relieves sore throats and rough or chapped skin

Contains 100% glycerol

Care Glycerin can be used by the whole family, either taken orally to relieve sore throats or mixed with water and applied to the skin as a moisturiser to soothe rough, chapped areas. It is not suitable for diabetics and pregnant or breastfeeding women are advised to only use this product if recommended by a doctor.

To help soothe a sore throat and shorten how long it lasts, patients can:

• Gargle with warm, salty water (children should not try this)
• Drink plenty of water
• Eat cool or soft foods
• Avoid smoking or smoky places
• Suck ice cubes, ice lollies or hard sweets – but do not give young children anything small and hard to suck because of the risk of choking
• Rest

How to take Care Glycerin

Oral use: 5-10ml, four hourly as required.

Topical use: Mix with an equal quantity of water and apply directly to the affected area up to six times daily.

This product is suitable for use by adults, children and the elderly.

What does Care Glycerin contain

100% Glycerol

What are Care Co-Lactase Infant Drops

Instant feed lactase enzyme drops to reduce lactose content in breast milk and infant formula.

Care Co-Lactase does not contain sugar, preservatives or flavouring. Feed instantly after adding to both breast milk and infant formula.

Care Co-Lactase Infant Drops can be used for babies who are being breastfed and also those being given infant formula – without interfering with the feeding process.

Lactose is a complex sugar found in milk, dairy products, infant formulas and breast milk. Lactase is the enzyme usually produced by our bodies to break down lactose into more simple sugars so our bodies can absorb it.

Babies' immature digestive systems can have trouble breaking down the lactose in milk into more simple sugars. Care Co-Lactase Infant Drops are suitable for babies from birth onwards for as long as it takes the baby to grow out of their transient lactase deficiency – usually three or four months.

How to use Care Co-Lactase Infant Drops

Care Co-Lactase® can be used in breast milk and formula milk at each feed.

Breast Feeding:

• Express a few tablespoons of breast milk into a small sterilised container. Add 4 drops of Care Co-Lactase®.
• Give this to your baby on a sterilised plastic spoon or using a syringe, and continue breastfeeding as normal.

Expressed Breast Milk:

• Defrost the milk if necessary and warm to feeding temperature
• Add 4 drops of Care Co-Lactase® to the milk when warm. Please note: do not add Care Co-Lactase® to the milk if it is hot.
• Shake the milk and feed as normal.
• Discard any unused milk.

Infant Formula:

• Make the baby formula according to the manufacturer’s instructions
• Add 4 drops of Care Co-Lactase® to the formula when at feeding temperature. Please note: do not add Care Co-Lactase® to the formula if it is hot.
• Shake the formula and feed as normal.
• Discard any unused formula.

Making Formula in Advance:

• Make the baby formula according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Add 2 (two) drops of Care Co-Lactase® to warm (not hot) milk and store in the refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours.
• The prepared formula must be used within 12 hours of making it.
• Warm to feeding temperature as normal when you need to feed.
• Discard any unused formula.

Ready to Feed Formula:

• Warm the formula to the feeding temperature.
• Add 4 drops of Care Co-Lactase® to the formula when warm. Please note: do not add Care Co-Lactase® to the formula if it is hot.
• Shake the formula and feed as normal.
• Discard any unused formula.

What do Care Co-Lactase Infant Drops contain

Lactase enzyme

What are Care Senna tablets

A herbal medicinal product used for the short-term relief of occasional constipation. Senna gently stimulates the body's natural process to help your food move through the digestive system. Providing effective reliable overnight relief.

What are the common causes of constipation

The most common causes include:

• Not eating enough fibre, which is found in fruits, vegetables, and cereals
• Not drinking enough fluids
• Not moving enough and spending long periods sitting or lying down

How to use Care Senna tablets

For oral use only

Adults and the elderly: 1 to 2 tablets to be taken at bedtime.

• Should not be used in children or adolescents under the age of 18 years.
• New users should start with the lowest dose and increase it to the maximum dose if necessary. Once regularity has been regained dosage should be reduced and can usually be stopped.
• If no bowel action has occurred after three days of progressively increased dosage, a doctor or pharmacist should be consulted.
• Not to be used for more than 1 week.

What do Care Senna tablets contain

Alexandrian Senna fruit (Cassia senna L. (C. acutifolia Delile) fruit).

What is Care Ibuprofen 5% Gel

Effective relief from pain and inflammation

Relieves pains and inflammation caused by backache, sports injury, a sprain or rheumatic and muscular pains.

Pain and inflammation caused by backache, sports injury, a sprain or rheumatic and muscular pains can all be relieved by massaging in this gel.

What causes joint pain

Joint pain is a widespread problem with many possible causes - but it's usually a result of injury or arthritis. In older people, joint pain worsening is typically a sign of osteoarthritis. It may affect just one joint or many. You should see your GP if you have persistent symptoms of osteoarthritis.

How to use Care Ibuprofen 5% Gel

Adults and children over 14 years: Squeeze 5-10cm of the gel (containing 50-100mg of ibuprofen) from the tube and lightly rub into the affected area until absorbed.

• Use every 4 hours as required, with no more than four doses in 24 hours. Wash hands after each application.
• Please do not use it on children under 14 years of age.

What does Care Ibuprofen 5% gel contain

Active ingredient: Ibuprofen 5.0% w/w.

It also contains Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Hydroxide, Benzyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol, and Water.

What is Care Hydrogen Peroxide Solution 3% 10 Vols?

Used to disinfect minor cuts, wounds and skin ulcers.

This disinfectant is both mild enough to use as a mouthwash or gargle for people over 12 years old, or as an effective way to disinfect minor cuts, wounds and skin ulcers on adults, children and the elderly. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should only use if advised by a doctor.

Did you know?

A wound is at risk of infection if:

• It’s been contaminated with dirt, pus or other bodily fluids
• There was something in the wound before it was cleaned, such as gravel or a shard of glass
• It has a jagged edge
• It’s longer than 5cm (2 inches)
• It was caused by an animal or human bite

How to use Care Hydrogen Peroxide Solution 3% 10 Vols

Recommended dose and dosage schedule:

• As a disinfectant use as required. Dress the wound with cotton wool soaked in the peroxide.
• As a mouthwash or gargle dilute one part of the peroxide to two parts of water (e.g. 5ml of peroxide and 10ml of water). Rinse the mouth for two to three minutes. This may be repeated up to three times daily.

As a disinfectant, this product is suitable for use by adults, children and the elderly.

As a mouthwash or gargle, the product is suitable for use by adults, children over 12 years and the elderly. Due to the risk of swallowing it should only be used by younger children under the instruction of a doctor.

What does Care Hydrogen Peroxide Solution 3% 10 Vols contain?

Hydrogen Peroxide

What is Care Simple Linctus Paediatric

Gently relieves children’s coughs

Care Simple Linctus Paediatric contains Citric Acid Monohydrate (E330) 31.25mg/5ml. This linctus helps relieve dry, irritating coughs by coating the throat to relieve symptoms.

How to take Care Simple Linctus Paediatric

Children:

1 to 5 years: Give one 5ml spoonful

6 to 12 years: Give two 5ml spoonfuls

What does Care Simple Linctus Paediatric contain

Citric Acid Monohydrate, Aniseed Flavour, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Glycerol (E422), Sucrose and Purified Water.

What is Care Haemorrhoid Relief Ointment

For the relief of haemorrhoids and external piles

Care Haemorrhoid Cream relieves the symptoms of external piles. This medicine can be used by adults, the elderly and children over 12 years. For external use only. If symptoms persist after 7 days a doctor should be consulted.

How to can treat or prevent haemorrhoids

Dos:

• Drink lots of fluid and eat plenty of fibre to keep your poo soft
• Wipe bottom with damp toilet paper
• Take paracetamol if piles hurt
• Take a warm bath to ease itching and pain
• Use an ice pack wrapped in a towel to ease discomfort
• Gently push a pile back inside
• Keep bottom clean and dry
• Exercise regularly
• Cut down on alcohol and caffeine (like tea, coffee and cola) to avoid constipation

Don’t:

• Do not wipe your bottom too hard after you poo
• Do not ignore the urge to poo
• Do not push too hard when pooing
• Do not take painkillers that contain codeine, because they cause constipation
• Do not take ibuprofen if your piles are bleeding
• Do not spend more time than you need to on the toilet

How to use Care Haemorrhoid Relief Ointment

For external use only. Wash hands before and after use. Wash the affected area with tepid water, dry and apply the ointment with your finger, gauze or lint. Re-apply the ointment as required. Avoid contact with the eyes.

Adults, elderly and children over 12 years old: apply directly to the skin using a clean finger. For external use only.

What does Care Haemorrhoid Relief Ointment contain

Lidocaine Hydrochride 0.5%

What is Care Hydrogen Peroxide Solution 6% 20 Vols

A mild skin disinfectant for minor cuts, wounds and skin ulcers

Suitable for: For skincare, adults, children and elderly. As a mouthwash, for adults and children aged over 12. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should only use if advised by a doctor.

This disinfectant is both mild enough to use as a mouthwash or gargle for people over 12 years old, or as an effective way to disinfect minor cuts, wounds and skin ulcers on adults, children and the elderly. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should only use if advised by a doctor.

Most cuts and grazes are minor and can be easily treated at home by:

• Stopping the bleeding
• Cleaning the wound thoroughly
• Covering it with a plaster or dressing is usually all that’s needed

How to use Care Hydrogen Peroxide Solution 6% 20 Vols

For skin disinfectant, dilute a portion of Care Hydrogen Peroxide Solution 3% with an equal amount of water. Soak cotton wool in solution and dress the wound. Not for large, deep wounds.

What does Care Hydrogen Peroxide Solution 6% 20 Vols contain

Hydrogen Peroxide

What is Care Potassium Citrate Mixture

Care Potassium Citrate Mixture helps to relieve the painful burning of cystitis and the symptoms of other mild urinary tract infections. Potassium Citrate Mixture provides symptomatic relief only and is not anti-bacterial.

What is Cystytis

Cystitis is a urinary tract infection (UTI) that affects the bladder. It's common, particularly in women. It often gets better by itself, but may sometimes be treated with antibiotics.

Symptoms of cystitis include:

• Pain, burning or stinging when you pee
• Needing to pee more often and urgently than usual 
• Pee that's dark, cloudy or strong smelling
• Pain low down in your tummy 

How to use Care Potassium Citrate Mixture

Recommended Doses:

Adults including the elderly, and children over 6 years: 10ml

Children 1 – 6 years: 5ml

• It should be taken well diluted with water, after meals
• Shake the bottle before use
• The dose may be taken three times a day

What does Care Potassium Citrate Mixture contain 

Citric Acid Monohydrate (E330), Quillaia Tincture, Lemon Oil Terpeneless, Ethanol (96%), Sodium Benzoate (E211), Purified Water, Syrup (sucrose)