Is it best to take Laxido morning or night?

immediately before bed as this could cause an obstruction to develop. Polyethylene glycol commonly known as Movicol or Laxido. Whether taken orally or rectally this draws fluid into the bowel by osmosis and so make stools easier to pass.

Does Laxido make you poop?

Constipation is a common issue and Laxido can offer you quick relief. This product works like a laxative to release the build up of faeces in the bowel. While it is a treatment designed to relieve you of constipation, it can also be used to empty the bowel before a procedure such as a colonoscopy or an enema.

What is the side effects of Laxido?

Like all medicines, Laxido can have side effects….Common side effects include the following:

• abdominal pain.
• feeling bloated.
• suffering from wind.
• indigestion.
• soreness of the anus (bottom)
• mild diarrhoea.
• nausea.
• vomiting.

Is Laxido safe to take every day?

Laxido Orange is a laxative for the treatment of constipation and faecal impaction in adults, children (aged 12 years and above) and the elderly. The usual dose for constipation is one sachet taken one to three times daily. The usual dose for faecal impaction is eight sachets daily.

How do you know when Laxido has worked?

When is disimpaction achieved? Most children will have achieved disimpaction when their stools are loose and watery for at least 24 hours – type 7 on the ‘Bristol Stool Scale’ on the last page. It is normal for this to take 7 to 14 days . If it takes longer than 14 days make an appointment to see your child’s GP.

What time should I take Laxido?

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.

Can Laxido make constipation worse?

The active ingredient Macrogol 3350 in Laxido Orange is known as an “osmotic laxative” which works by absorbing water into the stool. This increases the stool volume, makes it softer and therefore easier to pass, giving relief from constipation.

Is Laxido a laxative or stool softener?

Laxido is a type of laxative used to treat constipation. Laxido contains an osmotic laxative which means that it works by softening hard stools by forcing them to absorb more water from inside the bowel. Laxido works in the same way as Movicol and CosmoCol.

How quickly does Laxido take to work?

Macrogol can take 1 to 2 days to work. The most common side effects are stomach pain, diarrhoea, wind and a sore bottom (anus). These are usually mild and shortlived. Most macrogol sachets contain sodium chloride, potassium chloride and sodium bicarbonate (known as electrolytes).