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Class 3 Medicines Recall - Stock Check Required Norgine Limited has issued a Class 3 recall of one batch of MOVICOL Ease Citrus Powder for oral solution 13.7g (EL(26)A/08) as a precautionary measure. The reason is that some units in the batch contain low amounts of active ingredients. Source: MHRA via GOV.UK, published 17 February 2026.

What Has Been Recalled and Why

Norgine Limited has initiated a Class 3 precautionary recall of one batch of MOVICOL Ease Citrus Powder for oral solution 13.7g. The recall reference is EL(26)A/08. The reason given is that some units within the affected batch contain low amounts of active ingredients.

MOVICOL Ease Citrus contains macrogol 3350, a polyethylene glycol used as an osmotic laxative, along with electrolytes including sodium chloride, sodium bicarbonate, and potassium chloride. Macrogol works by retaining water in the bowel, softening stool and stimulating bowel movement. If some sachets in the recalled batch contain below-specification levels of macrogol 3350, those sachets would be less effective than intended for treating constipation or faecal impaction.

FieldDetail
ProductMOVICOL Ease Citrus Powder for oral solution 13.7g
ManufacturerNorgine Limited
Recall ClassClass 3
Recall ReferenceEL(26)A/08
ReasonSome units contain low amounts of active ingredients
Date Issued17 February 2026
MHRA Contactinfo@mhra.gov.uk

Who Uses MOVICOL Ease Citrus

MOVICOL Ease Citrus is a low-volume macrogol formulation designed for patients who find standard MOVICOL sachets difficult to tolerate. It is often prescribed for patients with swallowing difficulties, those requiring a smaller fluid volume, or patients in care settings where a citrus-flavoured preparation is preferred. It is used in treating chronic constipation and faecal impaction.

The Class 3 designation means the MHRA considers it unlikely that patients will suffer adverse health consequences from the affected batch. Reduced laxative efficacy is an inconvenience rather than a direct harm in most cases. However, for patients who depend on consistent macrogol dosing as part of a managed bowel programme, inconsistent active ingredient levels across sachets in the same pack could be practically significant.

Steps for Pharmacies and Care Settings

  1. Check your stock against the batch number specified in the EL(26)A/08 recall notice from Norgine Limited.
  2. Quarantine the affected batch and remove from dispensing or sale.
  3. Return the affected stock to Norgine in line with the recall instructions provided.
  4. Source replacement stock from unaffected batches via your usual supplier.

Only one batch is affected. Other MOVICOL Ease Citrus batches from Norgine are not recalled and should be available through normal supply channels.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MOVICOL Ease Citrus?
MOVICOL Ease Citrus is a powder for oral solution used to treat constipation and faecal impaction. It contains macrogol 3350 as its principal active ingredient along with electrolytes. It is a low-volume formulation designed for patients who find standard MOVICOL sachets difficult to tolerate.
Is MOVICOL Ease Citrus harmful if the active ingredient is low?
The Class 3 designation indicates the MHRA considers adverse health consequences unlikely. Low active ingredient means the product may be less effective at treating constipation rather than causing direct harm. However, the affected batch does not meet quality specifications and must be recalled.
Is MOVICOL Ease Citrus still available from other batches?
Yes. Only one specific batch is recalled. Other MOVICOL Ease Citrus batches from Norgine are unaffected. Replacement stock should be available through normal pharmacy supply channels.

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