Onligol Macrogol 4000: Gentle laxative for constipation

Bowel problems can significantly impact daily life – whether due to chronic constipation or occasional irregular bowel movements . But what helps with constipation, and what can you do about hard stools?

Onligol Macrogol 4000 offers a gentle solution: This non-prescription laxative effectively relieves constipation without affecting the natural digestive process.

The active ingredient Macrogol 4000 helps to gently soften stools and facilitate bowel movements – completely without sugar, flavorings, or salts. Thanks to its tasteless composition, Onligol Macrogol 4000 is particularly well-tolerated and therefore ideal for people who consciously want to avoid unnecessary additives.

The advantages of Onligol Macrogol 4000 at a glance²,³,⁴

• Macrogol is not absorbed into the intestine: By binding water, it softens the stool and relieves constipation in a physical way.

• Gentle effect without habituation: Supports digestion without making the intestines sluggish or irritating the intestinal lining.

• Pure active ingredient only: Contains exclusively Macrogol 4000, completely without sugar, flavorings or electrolytes.

• Tasteless: Dissolves easily in cold or warm drinks without altering the taste.

• Flexible application: Available as pre-dosed portion sachets or as powder in a 400g tin with measuring spoon.

• Suitable for the whole family: Applicable to adults, teenagers and children from 6 months of age.

• Well tolerated: Also suitable for people with high blood pressure and – after consulting a doctor – for pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers and diabetics.

This is how Onligol Macrogol 4000 works – gentle help through a physical principle

Onligol Macrogol 4000 uses a simple physical principle to support digestion. The active ingredient, Macrogol 4000, is not absorbed by the body but remains in the intestine. There, it binds water , softening hard stools and facilitating their elimination.

This purely physical effect supports natural bowel movements without impairing their function.² Unlike many other laxatives, there is no habituation effect – the bowel remains active and intact.

International medical guidelines confirm the efficacy of macrogol in the treatment of constipation – both in occasional and chronic cases.³

For whom and when is Onligol Macrogol 4000 suitable?

Onligol Macrogol 4000 is used whenever the intestines need support – whether as a remedy for chronic constipation or occasional irregular bowel movements.² The remedy is particularly suitable for people who prefer a well-tolerated and gentle solution.

Thanks to its flexible dosage forms – pre-dosed sachets or individually dosable powder – Onligol Macrogol 4000 can be easily adapted to different life situations and needs.²

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[¹] Lang, Carolin. “Macrologact Sheet”. Pharmaceutical Journal online, June 29, 2022, https://www.pharmazeutische-zeitung.de/steckbrief-macrogol-133901/.

[²] Instructions for use Onligol Macrogol 4000

[³] Eberlin, Marion, and Tanja Schuett. “Macrogol – guideline-compliant for constipation”. Evidence for Self-Medication, Vol. 1, 2021, pp. 498–504, doi:10.52778/efsm.21.0041.

[⁴] “Constipation: Causes, Course, Treatment”. Bund.de, https://gesund.bund.de/verstopfung-bei-erwachsenen. Accessed March 24, 2025.