Laxido Sachets

Laxido sachets are an effective treatment for constipation. They contain macrogol 3350 (also known as polyethylene glycol), a laxative that softens stools and makes them easier to pass. Laxido also contains electrolytes (electrolytes sodium chloride, sodium hydrogen carbonate and potassium chloride) that help your body to stay hydrated.

Coming in an orange flavour, Laxido is available in packs of 30 sachets. Laxido is a powder that is mixed with water to create a drink. Each sachet contains 13.125 g of macrogol, 350.7 mg of sodium chloride, 178.5 mg of sodium hydrogen carbonate and 46.6 mg of potassium chloride. There are also inactive ingredients such as acesulfame potassium (E950) and orange flavouring.

Laxido sachets are for treating constipation in adults and children over the age of 12. The medicine is used to treat difficulty passing stools and to clear build-ups of hard stools (faecal impaction) in the bowel that can happen due to long-term constipation. Macrogol, the laxative contained in Laxido, can also be given before a colonoscopy (a test which looks inside your bowels) in order to empty the bowels.

Constipation can be caused by:

• Blockages in the colon or rectum
• Nerve problems
• Issues with the pelvic muscles
• Medical conditions that affect the hormones
• Not having enough fibre in your diet
• Changes in eating habits
• Not drinking enough fluids
• Anxiety, depression or psychiatric problems

Macrogol, the laxative contained in Laxido, is an osmotic laxative. This type of laxative draws water into the stool, increasing its volume and making it softer. The absorption of water into the stool results in bowel movements which are more frequent and easier to pass, providing relief from constipation.

The electrolytes in Laxido - sodium chloride, sodium hydrogen carbonate and potassium chloride - help to maintain normal levels of sodium, potassium and water in your body during your constipation treatment. These electrolytes can regulate fluid balance, hydrating the body and balancing blood pressure and acidity.

You can drink alcohol while you are taking Laxido sachets to treat constipation, as there are no known complications. However, alcohol may contribute to constipation, so drinking while you are constipated may not be a good idea.

You can take Laxido sachets while you are pregnant. Constipation is more common towards the end of pregnancy during the third trimester, and just after giving birth. If you are pregnant, you may be advised to try treating constipation by changing your diet first. This can be done by eating more foods that are high in fibre such as fruit, vegetables, potatoes, brown rice and wholemeal bread.

You can take Laxido while you are breastfeeding, as it does not pass into breast milk. This means that the medicine is unlikely to cause side effects in your baby.

There is no evidence to suggest that taking Laxido can reduce fertility in men or women. Tell your doctor before starting to take Laxido if you are pregnant, trying for a baby, or breastfeeding.

Laxido and Movicol sachets are both laxative treatments for constipation that also include electrolytes. The only difference between them is the taste. Laxido and Movicol contain the same active ingredients; the laxative macrogol 3350 (also known as polyethylene glycol), and the electrolytes sodium chloride, sodium hydrogen carbonate and potassium chloride. The two medicines also contain the same amounts of these active ingredients in each sachet.

You take Laxido and Movicol in the same way, dissolving the sachets in water and drinking them. Dosages for treating constipation and faecal impaction are also identical.

While Laxido is only available in orange flavour, Movicol comes in more flavour varieties, including; chocolate, lemon and lime, and plain flavour (‘flavour free’).

Like Laxido, Fybogel is a laxative that is used to treat constipation. However, Fybogel contains a different type of laxative. While Laxido contains macrogol, Fybogel contains ispaghula husk; the dry outer covering of the ispaghula plant which is rich in fibre and mucilage (the thick, gluey substance produced by plants). Fybogel comes in granules that are mixed with water to produce a high-fibre drink, similar to Laxido sachets, which are also dissolved in water.

Despite having different active ingredients, Fybogel and Laxido work similarly, softening up stools and making them easier to pass. However, while Fybogel does this by bulking up stools with fibre, Laxido achieves the softening by water absorption. Like Laxido, Fybogel usually works within two to three days. The two medicines share some of the same common potential side effects, including wind and bloating.

It is usually recommended that you try a bulk-forming laxative such as Fybogel first. If Fybogel has proven ineffective, you could be advised to switch to an osmotic laxative like Laxido or supplement the Fybogel with Laxido. Only take two laxatives at the same time if you have been advised to do so by your doctor or pharmacist.

Macrogol, the laxative in Laxido, has received positive reviews online for its ability to treat constipation. Users have described the way that macrogol has successfully softened their stools in just a few days, making them much easier to pass. Some users reported that after changing their diet or taking supplements for their constipation had been ineffective, Laxido was the first treatment that worked.

While some users said that their stools became softer in under 48 hours, others reported that it took at least a week until their bowel movements returned to normal. Among the side effects cited are diarrhoea, gas and stomach cramps.

In the UK, you don’t need a prescription to buy Laxido sachets. Laxido can be bought quickly and conveniently through Cloud Pharmacy’s online pharmacy. After your request is approved by one of our online pharmacists, your Laxido sachets will be promptly dispensed and sent in a discreet package via our next-day delivery service.