Macrogol AB 4 g | 20 sachets

Macrogol AB 4 g belongs to a group of medicines called osmotic laxatives. Osmotic laxatives are medicines that cause fluid to be added to the stool, making defecation easier. Macrogol AB is used to treat the symptoms of constipation (obstipation) in children between 6 months and 8 years of age.

How to use

Macrogol AB 4 g is used to treat constipation in children 6 months to 8 years old. This medicine is a powder that you dissolve in a glass of water and drink. It usually takes 24 to 48 hours for it to work. Treating constipation with a medicine should only complement a healthy lifestyle and diet.

Dosage

• From 6 months to 1 year: one sachet per day.
• From 1 year to 4 years: one to two sachets per day.
• From 4 years to 8 years: two to four sachets per day.

Composition

Macrogol AB 4 g contains the active ingredient macrogol 4000. It also contains sorbitol. Macrogol AB contains 1.2- 1.8 mg of sorbitol per sachet. This drug contains less than 1 mmol of sodium (23 mg) per sachet, i.e. essentially “sodium free.

Warnings

Do not use Macrogol AB 4 g if your child is allergic to macrogol (polyethylene glycol) or any of the other substances in this medicine. Contact your doctor or pharmacist before taking Macrogol AB if your child has a pre-existing illness, such as severe intestinal disorders.

Possible side effects

Side effects that are usually mild and do not last long include abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea (feeling sick) or vomiting, distended abdomen and allergic (hypersensitive) reactions.

Frequently asked questions

How many bags of macrogol should you take in a day?

The recommended dosage depends on the child’s age. For children from 6 months to 1 year it is one sachet per day, from 1 year to 4 years it is one to two sachet per day and from 4 years to 8 years it is two to four sachet per day.

How quickly does Macrogol AB work?

Macrogol AB usually works after 24 to 48 hours.

What should I watch out for when using Macrogol AB?

Do not use Macrogol AB if your child is allergic to macrogol (polyethylene glycol) or any of the other substances in this medicine. Contact your doctor or pharmacist before taking Macrogol AB if your child has a pre-existing illness, such as serious intestinal disorders. It is also important to be aware of possible side effects, such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea (feeling sick) or vomiting, distended abdomen and allergic (hypersensitive) reactions.