Constipation
| Drug | Cost | Age | Other information |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Drug
Bisacodyl 5mg
|
Cost
Tablets
£3.69 (20 tablets) |
Age
12 years and over
|
Info
Example Brand(s): Dulcolax |
|
Drug
Bisacodyl 10mg
|
Cost
Suppositories
£6.00 (12 suppositories) |
Age
12 years and over
|
Info
Example Brand(s): Dulcolax |
|
Drug
Ispaghula
|
Cost
Sachets
£5.49 (10 sachets) |
Age
6 years and over (individual products vary)
|
Info
Example Brand(s): Fybogel. |
|
Drug
Lactulose
|
Cost
Liquid
£6.60 (300mL) |
Age
No age restrictions
|
Info
Can be taken in pregnancy and while breastfeeding |
|
Drug
Lactulose
|
Cost
Liquid
£8.60 (500mL) |
Age
No age restrictions
|
Info
Can be taken in pregnancy and while breastfeeding |
|
Drug
Macrogol
|
Cost
Sachets
£14.79 (28 sachets) |
Age
12 years and over
|
Info
Example Brand(s): Laxido and Movicol. Recommend the patient asks at a local pharmacy as product can be cheaper |
|
Drug
Senna 7.5mg
|
Cost
Tablets
£2.49 (20 tablets) |
Age
12 years and over
|
Info
Example Brand(s): Senokot. Tablet pack sizes up to 100 available in pharmacies. Pack size determines licensing. 20 pack is for 18 years and over |
|
Drug
Senna 7.5mg/5mL
|
Cost
Syrup
£7.50 (150mL) |
Age
12 years and over
|
Info
Example Brand(s): Senokot. |
Diarrhoea
| Drug | Cost | Age | Other information |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Drug
Anusol
|
Cost
Cream
£4.60 (23g) |
Age
18 years and over
|
Info
Patients with rectal bleeding are advised to consult with their GP first before buying any Anusol products. |
|
Drug
Anusol
|
Cost
Ointment
£4.69 (25g) |
Age
18 years and over
|
Info
Patients with rectal bleeding are advised to consult with their GP first before buying any Anusol products. |
|
Drug
Anusol
|
Cost
Suppositories
£4.99 (12 suppositories) |
Age
18 years and over
|
Info
Patients with rectal bleeding are advised to consult with their GP first before buying any Anusol products. |
|
Drug
Anusol HC
|
Cost
Cream
£6.49 (15g) |
Age
18 years and over
|
Info
HC products not recommended for more than 7 days. |
|
Drug
Anusol HC
|
Cost
Suppositories
£7.49 (12 suppositories) |
Age
18 years and over
|
Info
HC products not recommended for more than 7 days. |
|
Drug
Disodium hydrogen citrate with glucose, potassium chloride and sodium chloride (Rehydration sachets)
|
Cost
Sachets
£3.50 (6 sachets) |
Age
No age restrictions (individual products vary)
|
Info
Example Brand(s): Dioralyte Oral powder Sachets. Available in different flavours, citrus, blackcurrant and plain. |
|
Drug
Loperamide 2mg
|
Cost
Capsules
£1.99 (6 capsules) |
Age
12 years and over (individual products vary)
|
Info
Example Brand(s): Imodium |
|
Drug
Loperamide 2mg
|
Cost
Orodispersible tablets
£5.75 (6 tablets) |
Age
12 years and over (individual products vary)
|
Info
Example Brand(s): Imodium Instants |