Movantik (Naloxegol)

The active ingredient in Movantik is naloxegol oxalate. Inactive ingredients include mannitol, cellulose microcrystalline, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, and propyl gallate. The coating of the tablet contains hypromellose, titanium dioxide, polyethylene glycol, iron oxide red, and iron oxide black.

Before you begin taking Movantik, you should inform your doctor of:, All the medications you take, Your allergies, Your medical history and health problems, Your pregnancy or breastfeeding status, Symptoms of opioid withdrawal, including excessive sweating, chills, diarrhea, stomach pain, anxiety, and irritability, can occur with Movantik treatment. Seek medical care if any of these effects occur., Severe stomach pain with or without diarrhea can occur with Movantik treatment. Seek medical care if you develop these effects., Gastrointestinal perforation can occur with Movantik treatment. Seek medical care if you develop severe, persistent, or worsening stomach pain. All the medications you take, Your allergies, Your medical history and health problems, Your pregnancy or breastfeeding status

Like all medications, Movantik can cause side effects. The most common include stomach pain, diarrhea, nausea, gas, vomiting, and headache. However, these may not be all the side effects that occur. Notify your doctor of any bothersome or persistent side effects.