Dissolve the tablet or sachet first in a small amount of water and then whisk the liquid medication into the drink. The MHRA has asked manufacturers of UK macrogol (PEG) laxative products add information about this potential interaction to the Summary of Product Characteristics and the Patient Information Leaflet. Drinks that have more than one part (e.g. tea and milk, cordial and water) should be prepared in a separate cup and then poured onto the powder.

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Establish how much fluid your cup/beaker/glass holds before you make the drink as this will affect the number of scoops of powder you need. It is important to keep your teeth and mouth clean as swallowing saliva with bacteria can lead to chest infections. Aim to brush your teeth, tongue an gums at least twice a day with a low foaming toothpaste.

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Most people need to drink 6-8 glasses or mugs of fluid (around 2 litres) every day to keep well hydrated. You may need more on a hot day. Please note that parcels weighing over 2kg may be sent via courier due to Royal Mail weight restrictions. As you get older, the swallowing muscles in the mouth and throat often become weaker, slower or less efficient. This can be made worse when you’re ill. Certain medical conditions can also affect your swallowing. These changes might make swallowing drinks more difficult so that there is a risk the drink could go down the wrong way. If it gets into the windpipe and even the lungs it can cause you to cough or choke when drinking. This is called aspiration. Sometimes a person might not cough or choke when they have aspirated. This is called ‘silent aspiration’. Aspiration can cause serious chest infections, or even pneumonia. Prepare a jug of your drink and keep it in the fridge to save you having to prepare a number of drinks.