Laxido Orange Powder Sachets - 20 Sachet
£5.26 ex. VAT · includes £1.05 (20.00% VAT)
Pharmacy-only (P) medicine — a short WHAM screening is required before purchase.
Product Overview
Laxido Orange is useful for managing long-term constipation and can also treat faecal impaction, which is when stool builds up in the rectum and/or colon and causes stubborn constipation. It is suitable for adults, teenagers, and older people.
Description
Laxido® Orange Powder Sachets is a gentle yet effective osmotic laxative used for the relief of constipation and to help restore regular bowel movements.
It contains macrogol (PEG 3350) with electrolytes, which works by retaining water in the stool. This softens stools and makes them easier to pass without stimulating the bowel, helping to reduce straining and discomfort. Laxido® is suitable for people who need a non-habit-forming laxative, including for longer-term use when advised by a healthcare professional.
The pleasant orange flavour improves palatability, making it easier to take regularly. This 20-sachet pack is suitable for short-term constipation relief or trial use.
Key features:
- Gentle and effective relief from constipation
- Softens stools without bowel stimulation
- Contains macrogol with electrolytes
- Orange-flavoured powder for easier use
- Suitable for regular use when required
How to Use
- Empty one sachet into a glass.
- Add 125ml of water.
- Stir until fully dissolved and drink.
Recommended dose (adults and children over 12 years):
- 1–3 sachets daily, taken in divided doses if needed
Adjust the dose according to response. Ensure adequate fluid intake during treatment.
If constipation persists after 2 weeks, seek advice from a pharmacist or GP.
How to Use
Active ingredients:
- Macrogol (PEG 3350)
- Sodium chloride
- Sodium bicarbonate
- Potassium chloride
Also contains:
- Orange flavouring and excipients
For a full ingredients list, please refer to the product packaging or patient information leaflet.
Side Effects & Warnings
- For oral use only.
- Do not use if you have intestinal obstruction, bowel perforation, paralytic ileus, severe inflammatory bowel disease, or severe abdominal pain of unknown cause.
- Consult a pharmacist or GP before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, elderly, or taking other medicines regularly.
Possible side effects may include mild abdominal discomfort, bloating, wind, nausea or diarrhoea, particularly at higher doses.
Important:
Stop use and seek medical advice if you experience severe abdominal pain, persistent diarrhoea, or if constipation is associated with unexplained weight loss, rectal bleeding or vomiting.