Sodium

[prunus]

My rheumatologist is not happy with my sodium level. Can anyone tell me if taking Movicol affects this?

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

Quick search found this.

Movicol contains sodium

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you need 3 or more sachets daily for a prolonged period, especially if you have been advised to follow a low salt (sodium) diet.

Movicol contains 186.87 mg sodium (main component of cooking/table salt) per sachet. This is equivalent to 9.3% of the recommended maximum daily dietary intake of sodium for an adult.

Full details - medicines.org.uk/emc/medici...

[discoballs in reply to DorsetLady]

I'm interested in Laxido salt content Dx

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to discoballs]

Similar -

Laxido Orange is considered high in sodium. This should be particularly taken into account for those on a low salt diet. Macrogol 3350 raises the solubility of medicinal products that are soluble in alcohol and mainly insoluble in water.

Full details should be in Patient Information Leaflet

[prunus in reply to DorsetLady]

Many thanks for that interesting info.

[discoballs]

I thought so . I do not add salt to anything if I can help it. D

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Is it high or low? Movicol has sodium in it because of it induces loose stools you can lose a lot of sodium that way. You shouldn't use such products long term without medical advice.

[prunus in reply to PMRpro]

Low as I understand it.

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to prunus]

Have you had a lot of diarrhoea?

[prunus in reply to PMRpro]

My last reading was 128. I have had no diarrhoea but I can be very constipated. Consequently I have taken to having a teaspoon of Movicol in the morning. There are four or five teaspoons to a sachet.

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to prunus]

I think someone needs to have a bit of an investigate - that really is low. Have you been drinking a lot of water because of the constipation? What dose of pred are you on now?

[prunus in reply to PMRpro]

I am on 3mg of predisolone at the moment. I have a lot of stress with my disabled OH and the Consultant and I have agreed on Monday to leave this as it is. Yes I do drink water and start the morning off with a glass when I get up. Years ago when I was in my twenties I caught Hepatitis A and in consequence to this day I have to be careful how much fat I eat.