Molaxole® is a treatment for constipation based on the active substance macrogol 3350.
This binds to water and increases stool volume, which normalises bowel movements. Molaxole® also contains various mineral salts which help to maintain the body's normal electrolyte and water balance.
- Chronic constipation
- Fecal impaction (persistent constipation with accumulation of faeces in the rectum and/or colon)
Adults and children aged 12 and over
- Constipation
- 1 to 3 sachets per day, in divided doses
- Prolonged use: 1 or 2 sachets a day
- Fecal impaction
- 8 sachets a day, to be taken within 6 hours of each other
- Duration of treatment: normally no more than 3 days
- In cases of cardiovascular insufficiency, maximum 2 sachets per hour
Method of administration
- Constipation: dissolve the contents of each sachet in 125 ml of water
- Faecal impaction: dissolve the contents of 8 sachets in 1 litre of water