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They are used to treat constipation and faecal impact ion . There are several medicines in the group known as macrogol s . They include Lax ido , CosmoCol an d Movi col. They all do the same thing but may taste  \ndifferent.  \nHow do Macrogols work?  \nThe active ingredient of the Macrogol i s the water that you add to them . This water cannot be absorbed through the bowel wall. It stays in the bowel and breaks up any hard lumps of poo . The water in the Macrogol also keeps the poo soft as it moves through the bowel.  \nHow are Macrogols taken?  \nEach sachet of Macrogol must be mixed with water as directed ( usually at least 62.5 mls per sachet for the children ’ s strength and  \n1 25 mls per sachet for adult strengths . The instructions will tell you how much water to use) . The paediat ric ( children ’ s ) sachets are usually used in children under 1 2 years old. The adult sachets have twice as much powder in them as the paedia tri c one s and are usually only used for children who are at least 1 2 years old.  \nWhen you have added water to the macrogol powder , stir the mixture until it is clear . The macrogol may then be diluted further or added to any other drink e . g. squash , milk etc . It is important to mix it in this order . The water is the active ingredient. The macrogol needs to be added to the water on its own first or i t will not work properly. The powder should never be sprinkled straight onto food or tipped straight into milk , juice , squash , or anything else . It will not work properly if you do this .  \n1  \nUnderstanding Macrogol laxatives  \nWhat do I do if my child does not like the taste?  \nIf your child does not like the taste of the macrogol , you can dilute it down with more water , or a dd a flavouring such as a sugar-free squash , but only after it has been mixed with the right amount of water . You could try buying a flavour of squash that your child has not had before and add that to the macrogol , after you have mixed it. Only let your child have that flavour of squash with the macrogol , so they do not notice if the macrogol makes it taste different.  \nSome children prefer to have the macrogol when it i s cold. Try putting it into the fridge for an hour before giving it.  \nIf your child will still not drink the macrogol then talk to their doctor or nurse . They may be able to prescribe a macrogol with a different flavour , or make other suggestions , or give your child a different type of laxative .  \nMy child has thickened fluids – can I add thickener to the Macrogol?  \nSome children who have swallowing difficulties may having thickened fluids . There are two main types of thickeners . One is starch-based ( usually modified maize or corn starch) , the other is gum-based (including xanthan , guar , locust bean or carrageenan) .  \nMacro gol s must NOT be used with starch-based thickeners. This is because the macrogo l and starch-based thickeners interact and result in a thin , watery liquid.  \nIf your child is having thickened liquids , make sure that their doctor , nurse , or dietician knows this before you give the m any Macrogol. If your child has a starch-based thickener , they may be able to change to a gum-based one .  \nWhat do I do if the Macrogol is not working well?  \nMacrogol s are usually the only laxatives needed for many children with constipation . However , they do not work on their own for all children . Some children may need a stimulant laxative as well as the macrogol.  \n2  \nUnderstanding Macrogol laxatives  \nThe stimulant laxatives usually used in children are sodium pico sulfate or senna . They help the muscles of the bowel wall work better , so the poo is moved through the bowel more quickly. This helps the poo stay soft and make it easier to pass .  \nIf you are concerned that your child still has constipation or faecal impact","cbCaimw8jj0GtQyJ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimw8jj0GtQyJ","pdf",464397,7,"English","# What are Macrogols?\n# How do Macrogols work?\n# How are Macrogols taken?\n# What do I do if my child does not like the taste?\n# My child has thickened fluids – can I add thickener to the Macrogol?\n# What do I do if the Macrogol is not working well?\n# What is the correct time of day to give the Macrogol?\n# How much Macrogol should my child have?","[{\"question\":\"What are Macrogols and what conditions do they treat?\",\"answer\":\"Macrogols are osmotic laxatives used to treat constipation and faecal impaction. 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