Laxido Orange 13.8g Sugar-Free Constipation Sachets

Laxido Orange Sachets are orange-flavoured, sugar-free laxative sachets containing macrogol 3350 with electrolytes. They are used to treat chronic constipation and medically diagnosed faecal impaction in adults, adolescents aged 12 years and over, and older people. Available in packs of 20 or 30 sachets.

This is a pharmacy medicine sold under the supervision of our GPhC-registered pharmacist. You may be asked to complete a short suitability assessment before your order is supplied.

Key Benefits

• Constipation relief — macrogol 3350 draws water into the stool, helping make it softer and easier to pass.
• Contains electrolytes — formulated with sodium chloride, sodium hydrogen carbonate and potassium chloride.
• Easy to prepare — dissolve each single-dose sachet in water.
• Orange flavoured — creates an orange-flavoured oral solution.
• Sugar free — sweetened with acesulfame potassium.
• Suitable from age 12 — for adults, adolescents aged 12 years and over, and older people.

How to Use

Dissolve the contents of one sachet in 125ml of water and stir until dissolved.

For chronic constipation: Adults, adolescents aged 12 years and over, and older people should take 1–3 sachets daily in divided doses according to individual response. Treatment does not normally exceed two weeks unless advised otherwise by a doctor or pharmacist.

For faecal impaction: This condition should first be confirmed by a healthcare professional. The usual dose is 8 sachets daily, consumed within six hours, for no longer than three days. All 8 sachets may be dissolved in 1 litre of water. Follow the advice of your doctor or pharmacist. If you have impaired cardiovascular function, do not take more than 2 sachets in any one hour.

Maintain an adequate fluid intake. Other oral medicines should not be taken for one hour before or one hour after Laxido Orange.

Active Ingredients

Each sachet contains macrogol 3350 13.125g, sodium chloride 350.7mg, sodium hydrogen carbonate 178.5mg and potassium chloride 46.6mg.

Other ingredients: acesulfame potassium (E950) and orange flavour containing natural flavouring substances and preparations, maltodextrin and propylene glycol (E1520).

Warnings & Storage

• Not recommended for children under 12 years.
• Do not take if you are allergic to any ingredient.
• Do not use if you have intestinal obstruction, intestinal perforation, ileus, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease or toxic megacolon.
• Each sachet contains 187mg sodium. Ask your pharmacist for advice if you follow a low-sodium diet.
• Consult a healthcare professional before use if you have swallowing difficulties or use a starch-based thickener.
• Stop taking the medicine and seek medical advice if you develop signs of an allergic reaction or changes in fluid or electrolyte levels.
• Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
• Store unopened sachets below 25°C. Refrigerated prepared solution must be covered and used within six hours.
• Always read the enclosed patient information leaflet.

FAQ

Q: What is Laxido Orange used for?
A: It is used to treat chronic constipation and can also treat faecal impaction after diagnosis by a healthcare professional.

Q: What pack sizes are available?
A: Choose from packs of 20 or 30 sachets using the pack size selector above.

Q: How do I prepare a sachet?
A: Dissolve one sachet in 125ml of water, stir well and drink.

Q: Can children take Laxido Orange?
A: It is suitable for adolescents aged 12 years and over. It is not recommended for children under 12.

Q: Can I take other medicines at the same time?
A: Other oral medicines should not be taken for one hour before or one hour after Laxido Orange because their absorption may be temporarily reduced.

Q: How long can I use it?
A: Treatment for chronic constipation does not normally exceed two weeks. Speak to your doctor or pharmacist if symptoms worsen or do not improve.