Greater Glasgow and Clyde Medicines
Key to symbols The medicine should be initiated by, or on the advice of a specialist, but is suitable for continuation by a GP The medicine should only be used and prescribed by a specialist Indicates the preferred choice within a class or group of medicines
The medicine should be initiated by, or on the advice of a specialist, but is suitable for continuation by a GP
The medicine should only be used and prescribed by a specialist
Indicates the preferred choice within a class or group of medicines
1.6. Laxatives

1.6.4. Osmotic laxatives

Preferred List
MACROGOL

Prescribing Notes:

Laxido Orange is considered the preferred brand of macrogol oral powder in NHSGGC Acute Services.

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Total Formulary
LACTULOSE (SOLUTION)

Prescribing Notes:

Lactulose has a slow onset of action and may cause flatulence or wind.

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Specialist Only
MAGNESIUM SULPHATE

Restrictions:

Restricted to specialist use only.

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MICRALAX MICRO-ENEMA (ENEMA)
PHOSPHATE (ENEMA)