Stroke Training and Awareness Resources (STARs)


Management of confirmed faecal impaction

Consider disimpaction regime with macrogol e.g. Movicol™, Laxido™ (as recommended in British National Formulary) following discussion with multi-disciplinary team.

If the above felt to be inappropriate or is unsuccessful consider:

  • If stool in rectum, consider suppositories or enema regime
  • If rectum empty, consider oral softener and/or stimulant laxative
  • A combination of oral and rectal medication

Page last reviewed: 31 Jan 2022