Polyethelene glycol (Movicol

Type of Medication: Laxative

Indications: Constipation

Side Effects:  Abdominal distension and pain, nausea and rarely allergic reaction

Route of administration: Adult (Oral)

Dose:2 to 3 sachet tds for 3 days

Administration: Disolve sachet of 13.125g of powder in 125 ml water to make a lemon/lime flavoured drink

Examples of some Drug Interactions