Lancashire and South Cumbria
Formulary
Formulary
1 Gastro-intestinal system
01-06-04 Osmotic laxatives
| Lactulose |
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Formulary
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Liquid 3.35g/5mL |
 LSCMMG: Over the Counter Items that Should not be Routinely Prescribed in Primary Care Policy |
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| Macrogols |
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Formulary
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Powder for oral solution Prescribe the most cost effective brand |
 MHRA: Polyethylene glycol (PEG) laxatives and starch-based thickeners: potential interactive effect when mixed, leading to an increased risk of aspiration |
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| Phosphates (Rectal) Fleet® |
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Formulary
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Ready to use enema 133mL Cleen® [formally Fleet®] Ready-to-use Enema - prescribe by brand |
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Links
- LSCMMG: Inflammatory Bowel Disease: High Cost Drugs Commissioning Pathway
- LSCMMG: Over the Counter Items that Should not be Routinely Prescribed in Primary Care Policy
- LSCMMG: Primary Care Constipation Guidelines
- MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs in pregnancy: updated advice following comprehensive safety review
- MHRA: Polyethylene glycol (PEG) laxatives and starch-based thickeners: potential interactive effect when mixed, leading to an increased risk of aspiration
- NICE CG147: Diverticular disease: diagnosis and management
- NICE CG184 Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and dyspepsia in adults: investigation and management
- NICE CG61: Irritable bowel syndrome in adults: diagnosis and management
- NICE NG1: Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease: recognition, diagnosis and management in children and young people