Microlax™/Micolette™
(Sodium citrate 450 mg, sodium lauryl sulphoacetate 45 mg, sorbitol 3.125 g, sorbic acid 5 mg, water to 5 mL)
Class: rectal laxative – stimulant, faecal softener and osmotic
Indications: constipation, bowel evacuation
| Dosing: | |
|---|---|
| oral: | not available |
| subcut: | not available |
| rectal: | insert contents of ONE enema into the rectum as required; repeat in 20 minutes if no result |
Syringe driver: not available
Mechanism of action: may stimulate colonic activity via nerves in the intestinal mucosa (sodium citrate) and increased fluid uptake by stools thus softening them (sodium lauryl sulphoacetate, sorbitol)
Onset: almost immediate