What are Almus Max Strength Sleep Aid Tablets

Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride Tablets contain the active substance diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine with sedative properties that induce drowsiness or sedation. It reduces the time needed to fall asleep and increases the depth and quality of sleep.

Diphenhydramine hydrochloride is used to aid relief of temporary sleep disturbance (difficulties sleeping) in adults and children over 16 years of age.

How to take Almus Max Strength Sleep Aid Tablets

Adults and children over 16 years:

• 50mg strength tablets: Take one tablet 20 minutes before bed.

Use in children:

• Please do not use it in children under 16 years of age.

This medicine is for oral use. Swallow the tablets whole with water.

Do not exceed the stated dose. Please do not take it for longer than two weeks without consulting a doctor.

What do Almus Max Strength Sleep Aid Tablets contain

The active substance is diphenhydramine hydrochloride.

Each tablet has 50mg of diphenhydramine hydrochloride.

The other ingredients are Lactose monohydrate, Maize Starch and Magnesium Stearate.

What are Paramol Tablets?

Paramol tablets contain the active ingredients paracetamol and di-hydrocodeine. They are used for the short term treatment of acute moderate pain which is not relieved by paracetamol, ibuprofen and aspirin alone such as headache, migraine, period pain, toothache and other dental pain, backache, muscular and joint aches and pains and neuralgia.

Paramol Tablets are used for the short term treatment of acute moderate pain which is not relieved by paracetamol, ibuprofen and aspirin alone such as headache, migraine, period pain, toothache and other dental pain, backache, muscular and joint aches and pains and neuralgia.

How to take Paramol Tablets

Paramol Tablets should be taken during or after meals.

Adults and adolescents 16 years old and over: 

• Take one or two tablets every four to six hours.
• Do not take more than 8 tablets in any 24 hour period.

Adolescents 12–15 years old: 

• Take one tablet every four to six hours.
• Do not take more than 4 tablets in any 24 hour period.

If symptoms persist or worsen, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

What do Paramol Tablets contain?

Paramol Tablets contain 500mg of the active ingredient paracetamol and 7.46mg of the active ingredient di-hydrocodeine tartrate. Paracetamol acts as an analgesic (pain killer) and antipyretic (lowers body temperature). Di-hydrocodeine tartrate is also a powerful analgesic. They also contain magnesium stearate, maize starch, povidone, hypromellose, titanium dioxide and macrogol 400.

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 Hydrocortisone Ointment?

Hydrocortisone ointments, creams and lotions contain a type of medicine known as a corticosteroid or 'steroid'. Corticosteroids are not the same as anabolic steroids.

Hydrocortisone ointments are used on the skin to treat swelling, itching and irritation. They can help with skin problems such as:

• Psoriasis
• Eczema
• Contact dermatitis
• Prickly heat rash
• Nappy rash
• Insect bites and stings

Who is this ointment suitable for

Most adults and children can use hydrocortisone skin ointments.

However, don't use hydrocortisone skin products on children under ten years old unless their doctor recommends it.

Hydrocortisone skin ointment isn't suitable for some people. 

Tell your pharmacist or doctor before starting the medicine if you:

• have had an allergic reaction to hydrocortisone or any other medicine in the past
• have a skin infection (including eye infections)
• are trying to get pregnant, are already pregnant, or you're breastfeeding

Cream, ointment or lotion?

There are different types of hydrocortisone skin products. Creams are the most common, but there are also hydrocortisone ointments and lotions.

As a general rule:

• Hydrocortisone cream is better for skin which is moist and weepy with clear or yellow fluid.
• Hydrocortisone ointment is thicker and greasier - it's better for dry or flaky areas of skin.
• Hydrocortisone lotion is a liquid - it's useful for treating the scalp and large or hairy areas of skin.

How to apply Hydrocortisone Ointment

• Spread the ointment in a thin layer over the area of irritated skin.
• Carefully smooth it into your skin in the direction the hair grows until it disappears.
• Be careful not to get the ointment into broken skin or cuts.
• Wash your hands afterwards (unless it's your hands that you're treating).
• Use the ointment on all the irritated skin, not just the worst areas.

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 Fybogel Orange Sachet Drinks?

Fybogel sachets contain high-fibre and work to offer relief from constipation, to manage bowel function in people with haemorrhoids, anal fissure and irritable bowel syndrome. Fybogel sachets contain ispaghula husk, a bulk-forming ingredient, which increases the amount of water in stools, making them easier to pass. Fybogel can also be used by pregnant women, who are experiencing constipation.

Causes of constipation

Constipation is very common and affects many people. Many factors cause constipation, including;

• Poor fibre intake. Lack of foods like fruits, vegetables and products which are rich in bran and fibre
• Poor fluid intake
• Lack of exercise
• Stress
• Pregnancy or following birth
• Ignoring or delaying the need to go to the toilet
• Anxiety
• Certain medications, e.g. iron supplements.

Who are Fybogel sachets acceptable for?

Fybogel sachets are suitable for use by adults and children older than 6 years. Do not use Fybogel if any of the following applies to you:

• A sudden change in bowel movements, which has persisted for over two weeks
• Constipation and absence of any bowel movements for three days
• Suffering from a blockage in the bowel
• Having a gut weakness
• Having trouble swallowing

How to use Fybogel sachets?

Adults and children older than 12 years: One sachet to be taken twice a day, as needed.

Children 6-12 years: Half to one 5ml spoonful, as needed, dependent on age and size.

Fybogel usually takes 12- 24 hours to work.

Mix the appropriate amount of the sachet in a full glass of water, and stirred. Preferably take morning and evening. Do not take immediately before sleeping.

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 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 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 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 Care Simple Linctus

Helps relieve the symptoms of coughs

Care Simple Linctus is for the relief of the symptoms of coughs. It contains Citric Acid Monohydrate BP 125mg per 5ml. This medicine helps reduce irritation by coating the throat to relieve the symptoms of coughs.

What causes coughs

Most coughs are caused by cold and flu but can also be caused by smoking, allergies such as hay fever, infections like bronchitis, or mucus dripping down the throat from the back of the nose.

What are other causes of coughs

Other causes of coughs include:

• Smoking
• Heartburn (acid reflux)
• Allergies – for example, hay fever
• Infections like bronchitis
• Mucus dripping down the throat from the back of the nose

How to take Care Simple Linctus

Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years: One 5ml spoonful, repeated up to four times daily.

Children under 12 years: Not recommended.

What does Care Simple Linctus contain

Active Ingredient per 5ml: Citric Acid Monohydrate 125mg (E330).

It also contains Chloroform, Anise Oil, Ethanol, Glycerol (E422), Syrup (including Sucrose) and Purified Water.

What is Care Witch Hazel

Gently cleanses and tones skin.

Tried and trusted by generations, this gentle formula cleanses and tones skin leaving it fresh and removing impurities. It can be used on the face and neck to remove makeup, excess oils, and impurities.

How to use Care Witch Hazel

Apply the solution onto cotton wool/pads and smooth over the face and neck to leave skin feeling cleansed, toned and refreshed.

Do not apply to damaged, inflamed, infected or compromised skin.

Avoid the area around the eyes. If you get Witch Hazel in your eye, wash thoroughly with water.

What does Care Witch Hazel contain

Hamamelis Water BPC 1973 100% v/v.

What is Care Citric Acid Monohydrate

From jams to jellies, windows to wash basins, there are many uses for citric acid monohydrate. It’s your best friend in the kitchen and a wonder for cleaning; the sky’s the limit with this wonder powder.

Benefits:

• Citric Acid Monohydrate can be used to make jams and jellies
• It can also be used to create a household cleaner when dissolved in water
• This brilliant powder can also be used as a food preservative
• It can help keep your pickles fresher for longer
• Citric acid may also lower the amount of acid in your urine
• It comes in a handy 50g pack, which is more than enough to last for ages

How to take Care Citric Acid Monohydrate

It can be used as a food preservative or mixed with water to create a household cleaner.

What does Care Citric Acid Monohydrate contain

Citric Acid Monohydrate.

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 Glycerin Lemon & Honey with Glucose

Relieves coughs & sore throats.

For symptomatic relief of coughs and sore throats.

Contains glycerol and honey. Can be used to soothe and for symptomatic relief of coughs and sore throats. Following recommendations* for children’s cough and cold medicines, it can be used by children over 1 year, adults and the elderly but is not suitable for diabetics.

How to treat a cough:

• Rest
• Drink plenty of fluids
• Pharmacists can give advice or suggest treatments to help patients cough less, like cough syrups and lozenges. These won’t get rid of the cough.

How to use Care Glycerin Lemon & Honey with Glucose

• Adults: two 5ml spoonfuls.
• Children over 1 year: one 5ml spoonful.

May be repeated every 4 hours if required.

The product may be taken for up to 5 days, following which, if symptoms persist, medical advice should be sought.

Shake the bottle.

What does Care Glycerin Lemon & Honey with Glucose contain

Glycerol, Liquid Glucose

What is Care Aqueous Calamine Cream

Relieves mild sunburn and other minor skin conditions

Soothing action and mild astringent to relieve mild sunburn and other minor skin conditions

This soothing cream works as a mild astringent to relieve mild sunburn and other minor skin conditions. Suitable for adults, the elderly and children, it is also 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 ease sunburn:

• Get out of the sun as soon as possible
• Cool the skin with a cool shower, bath or damp towel (take care not to let a baby or young child get too cold)
• Apply aftersun cream, spray or product such as (Care Aqueous Calamine Cream)
• Drink plenty of water to cool down and prevent dehydration
• Take painkillers, such as paracetamol or ibuprofen for any pain
• Cover sunburnt skin from direct sunlight until the skin has fully healed

How to use Care Aqueous Calamine Cream

Adults, elderly and children: apply liberally to dry, clean skin as required.

What does Care Aqueous Calamine Cream contain

Calamine 4.0%, Zinc Oxide 3.0%

What is Care Hydrogen Peroxide Solution 9% 30 Vols

Used to disinfect 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.

Stopping the bleeding, cleaning the wound thoroughly and covering it with a plaster or dressing is usually all that’s needed.

How to use Care Hydrogen Peroxide Solution 9% 30 Vols

For skin disinfectant, dilute a portion of Care Hydrogen Peroxide Solution 9% 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 9% 30 Vols contain

Hydrogen Peroxide

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 Aqueous Emollient Cream

Aqueous Cream was originally used as a wash product and is currently the most widely prescribed emollient for the treatment of dry skin conditions. It is used to moisturise the skin, improving flexibility and preventing cracking in the protective outer layer, called the stratum corneum.

The cream is SLS (sodium lauryl sulphate) free and so will not increase the permeability of the skin barrier and cause irritation.

How to use Care Aqueous Emollient Cream

As an emollient:

Adults and children: Apply to the affected area of skin as required.

As a skin cleanser:

Adults and children: Apply to skin using hands or a washcloth, then rinse off.

What does Care Aqueous Emollient Cream contain

Macrogol Cetostearyl Ether, Celostearyl Alcohol, Chlorocresol, Liquid Parrafin, Paraffin White Soft and Purified 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 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 Chlorhexidine Digluconate 0.2% w/v Antiseptic Peppermint Mouthwash

Treats & prevents gum disease

Both Peppermint and Aniseed flavours are available

This powerful mouthwash treats and helps prevent gum disease (gingivitis). It can also be used to treat recurring mouth ulcers, oral thrush, denture sores or simply for maintaining good oral hygiene. It contains Chlorhexidine Digluconate, a disinfectant and antiseptic, to reduce the formation of dental plaque and fight infection in the mouth.

Aids prevention of dental plaque formation. Aids treatment and prevention of gingivitis.  Maintains oral hygiene. Promotes gingival healing following periodontal surgery.  Management of recurrent oral ulceration and treatment of denture stomatitis and oral thrush.

How to use Care Chlorhexidine Digluconate 0.2% w/v Antiseptic Peppermint Mouthwash

For oromucosal use

Adults, the elderly and children: To be used as required up to twice daily. Rinse the mouth thoroughly for about 1 minute with 10ml. The mouthwash should be expelled from the mouth after rinsing.

Prior to dental surgery: Rinse the mouth thoroughly with 10ml for 1 minute. The mouthwash should be expelled from the mouth after rinsing.

Treatment of gingivitis: A course of one month is recommended.

Treatment of denture stomatitis: Soak the denture(s) in solution for 15 minutes twice daily.

Treatment of oral ulceration and oral thrush: Treatment should be continued for 48 hours after clinical resolution.

What does Care Chlorhexidine Digluconate 0.2% w/v Antiseptic Peppermint Mouthwash contain

Chlorhexidine Digluconate