Southampton Joint Formulary Formulary


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Formulary Chapter 1: Gastro-intestinal system - Full Chapter

01.06.04

Osmotic laxatives

Lactulose
(liquid)

Formulary

Macrogol oral powder
(sachet)

Formulary

For chronic constipation/faecal impaction

Macrogol Paediatric oral powder
(sachet)

Formulary

Magnesium Hydroxide Mixture BP
(liquid)

Formulary

Phosphates (Rectal)
(enema)

Formulary

Sodium Citrate enema
(enema)

Formulary

Micolette enema (FP10)

NICE CG99: Constipation in children and young people

NICE CG61: Irritable Bowel Syndrome in adults

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Non Formulary Items

Macrogol (Movicol liquid^®)

Non Formulary

Key

	Notes
	Section Title (top level)
	Section Title (sub level)
	First Choice item
	Non Formulary section
	Restricted Drug
	Unlicensed
	Display tracking information
	Link to adult BNF
	Link to children's BNF
	Link to SPCs

Traffic Light Status Information

Status	Description
	Suitable for prescribing by all in both primary and secondary care.
	Specialist recommended but suitable for continuation in primary care.
	Specialist initiated but suitable for continuation in primary care.
	Specialist initiated and for continuation in primary care under a locally approved shared care guideline.
	Suitable for prescribing in specialist settings (secondary care) only.
	Secondary care medicines to be used under specialised commissioning arrangements only.
	For primary care, either via FP10 or supplied through specialist services. These products may be stocked by hospital pharmacies only for supply to primary care units/wards or for continuing supplies for patients admitted on therapy.
	Not recommended for use.