Macrogol and Electrolytes

Country: New Zealand

Language: English

Source: Medsafe (Medicines Safety Authority)

Active ingredient:

Macrogol 3350 13.125 g;  ;  ; Potassium chloride 0.0466 g; Sodium bicarbonate 0.1785 g; Sodium chloride 0.3507 g

Available from:

Teva Pharma (New Zealand) Limited

Dosage:

13.8 g

Pharmaceutical form:

Powder for oral solution

Composition:

Active: Macrogol 3350 13.125 g     Potassium chloride 0.0466 g Sodium bicarbonate 0.1785 g Sodium chloride 0.3507 g Excipient: Colloidal silicon dioxide Lemon lime flavour- ME 170 Orange flavour 301768 Saccharin sodium

Prescription type:

General sale

Therapeutic indications:

For the relief from constipation, treatment of chronic constipation. For resolving faecal impaction, defined as refractory constipation with faecal loading of the rectum and/or colon confirmed by physical examination of abdomen and rectum.

Product summary:

Package - Contents - Shelf Life: Sachet, laminate, Paper/Al/ethylene/methacrylic acid co-polymer - 20 dose units - 36 months from date of manufacture stored at or below 25°C 24 hours reconstituted stored at 2° to 8°C (Refrigerate, do not freeze) - Sachet, laminate, Paper/Al/ethylene/methacrylic acid co-polymer - 30 dose units - 36 months from date of manufacture stored at or below 25°C 24 hours reconstituted stored at 2° to 8°C (Refrigerate, do not freeze) - Sachet, laminate, paper/Al/ethylene/methacrylic acid co-polymer - 50 dose units - 36 months from date of manufacture stored at or below 25°C 24 hours reconstituted stored at 2° to 8°C (Refrigerate, do not freeze)

Authorization date:

2017-04-24