CosmoCol Lemon & Lime Flavour Sachets are a laxative used for the treatment of chronic constipation and faecal impaction. 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.
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How To Use: 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. Duration of treatment This course of treatment for constipation should not normally last longer than 2 weeks. Treatment of faecal impaction in adults, children (aged 12 years and above) and the elderly: Before you take CosmoCol Lemon & Lime Flavour for faecal impaction, your doctor must check to confirm that you have this condition. The recommended dose is 8 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. You should use the dose for treating chronic constipation. Duration of treatment The course of treatment for faecal impaction should be stopped when a large volume of stools is passed and does not normally last longer than 3 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. Taking more CosmoCol than you should can cause severe pain and swelling in your abdomen (stomach), or vomiting (sickness) or diarrhoea. If this happens, contact your doctor or pharmacist. If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember and then continue on as before. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. To get the most benefit from CosmoCol Lemon & Lime Flavour, always finish the course of treatment according to the directions in this package leaflet. This will make sure that your constipation is cleared, otherwise the symptoms you are suffering from may persist. You must contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 14 days. If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist. CosmoCol Lemon & Lime Flavour can be taken at any time with or without food or drink
Storage: stored in the refrigerator (2°C to 8°C), and should be used within 24 hours. After 24 hours, any unused solution should be discarded.
Precautions: Do not take CosmoCol Lemon & Lime Flavour if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to macrogol 3350, sodium chloride, sodium hydrogen carbonate