Give nature a nudge

Constipation is a common problem, even among otherwise healthy adults, but it is not a normal part of ageing¹. You need not put up with discomfort when many treatment options are available.

The MOVICOL® Bathroom Behaviour Report, commissioned by MOVICOL® to investigate Australians’ bathroom behaviour and attitudes, revealed that nine out of 10 of us have experienced constipation at some point in our lives. Nearly three quarters (73 per cent) of us have ‘held on’ rather than using toilets that were available, with 25 per cent of women confessing to ‘holding on and waiting until later’ when at a friend or partner’s home.

Constipation can be caused by a variety of factors including low dietary fibre, dehydration or limited water intake, reduced physical activity and as a consequence of some medicines¹. 

Five top tips for staying regular:

• never ignore the need to go to the toilet
• set aside five minutes each day for regular, undisturbed ‘toilet time’
• eat a healthy diet – plenty of water and fibre
• get moving – physical activity helps promote bowel activity
• ensure correct positioning on the toilet – knees higher than hips, back straight

If this isn’t enough to maintain a healthy bowel habit, your local pharmacy has a variety of options to help give nature a nudge. That’s where MOVICOL® comes in. MOVICOL® provides gentle and effective relief from constipation.

Established in Australia for over 15 years, MOVICOL® is the only macrogol brand to offer a broad choice of flavours, pack sizes and both adult and paediatric dosages. The MOVICOL® flavour range includes:

• lemon-lime
• orange
• chocolate
• flavour-free