CosmoCol sachets are a treatment for constipation and faecal impaction that can be made up into a delicious drink, helping to clear blockages so your digestive system can get back to normal. CosmoCol contains macrogol 3350, which softens built-up poo making it easier and more comfortable to pass. It also contains electrolytes to help regulate the levels of salts, water, and potassium in your body. This is important as chronic constipation or faecal impaction can lead to diarrhoea, depleting your body’s stores of water and salts, and CosmoCol helps your body prepare for this. The sachets can be taken at any time with or without food or drink. For chronic constipation, take one sachet one to three times daily for no longer than two weeks. For faecal impaction, a doctor must confirm the condition, and the recommended dose is 8 sachets daily, consumed within 6 hours. The treatment should be stopped when a large volume of stools is passed and usually lasts no longer than 3 days. To mix, open the sachet, pour the contents into a glass, add about 125ml of water, stir until dissolved, and drink.