Movicol

Haven’t had a bowel movement in 2 weeks and really need something to help.

Has anyone used Movicol.

I was given movicol by the hospital previously so yeah it’s pretty decent. I wouldn’t expect instant results but it works after a day or two

Reply 2

normaw

Clearing and Applications Advisor, Universities Forum Helper

Original post by Anonymous

Haven’t had a bowel movement in 2 weeks and really need something to help.

Has anyone used Movicol.

That's a long time - I think you should consult a GP.

https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/macrogol/

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/constipation/

Reply 3

cheadle

Movicol is brilliant but you need to give it time to work. The instructions will tell you how many sachets to take for fecal impaction which sounds like what you've got. But I agree with previous poster, go see your GP and get it under prescription.

(edited 10 months ago)

Reply 4

Anonymous #1

Thanks for the advice

Yes I am going to make an appointment this week. I do have IBS but it’s never affected me in this way and is just very different from any of the symptoms I have had.

Reply 5

cheadle

Original post by Anonymous

Thanks for the advice

Yes I am going to make an appointment this week. I do have IBS but it’s never affected me in this way and is just very different from any of the symptoms I have had.