North East and North Cumbria
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1 Gastro-intestinal system
01-06-04 Osmotic laxatives

Lactulose
Formulary
  • Oral solution only
  • Not for PRN use - not effective.

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Macrogol oral powder
Formulary

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Macrogol oral powder, Compound
Formulary
  • Macrogol Compound oral powder
  • Macrogol Compound oral powder, Half-Strength
  • Macrogol Compound oral powder,  Paediatric

Use the product with the lowest acquisition cost.

Link  MHRA Drug Safety Update (April 2021): Polyethylene glycol (PEG) laxatives and starch-based thickeners: potential interactive effect when mixed, leading to an increased risk of aspiration

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Phosphates
Formulary
  • Phosphates enema (Formula B) 128ml

  • Sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate 18.1% / Disodium hydrogen phosphate dodecahydrate 8% 133ml enema - Cleen® Ready-to-use


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Sodium Citrate
Formulary
  • Sodium citrate compound 5ml [micro] enema


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Macrogol Movicol liquid®
Formulary

Approved as a second line macrogol laxative for care home residents only.


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