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Generic: Sodium picosulfate

Form: oral_solution 5mg/5ml

Indication

Constipation, Bowel evacuation before investigational procedures

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Adult Dose

Oral Constipation Adult: 5-10 mg as a single dose, usually at bedtime. Bowel evacuation before investigational procedures Adult: 10 mg, w/ Mg citrate, given in the morning and again in the afternoon of the day before examination.

Child Dose

Oral Constipation Child: 1 mth to <4 yr 0.25 mg/kg. Max: 5 mg; 4-10 yr 2.5-5 mg; >10 yr 5-10 mg. Doses are usually given at night. Bowel evacuation before investigational procedures Child: 1 mth to <4 yr 0.25 mg/kg. Max: 5 mg; 4-10 yr 2.5-5 mg; >10 yr 5-10 mg. Doses are usually given at night.

Contraindication

Acute inflammatory bowel diseases, severe dehydration, ileus or intestinal obstruction, severe painful and/or feverish acute abdominal conditions (e.g. appendicitis) potentially associated w/ nausea and vomiting.

Mode of Action

Sodium picosulfate is a locally acting laxative which has a dual action of stimulating the mucosa of both the large intestine causing colonic peristalsis and of the rectum causing increased motility and a feeling of rectal fullness.

Introduction

__NAME__ is a medicine used to treat constipation. It is a laxative and helps you empty your bowels. It works by increasing movement in the intestine and provides relief from constipation. __NAME__ should be taken in a dose as advised by your doctor and take it at a fixed time at night. You should not use this medicine for more than a few days unless your doctor tells you to. Some lifestyle changes can help with constipation, for example eating more fibre in foods such as fruit, vegetables and cereals, drinking plenty of fluids and taking regular exercise. The most common side effects of taking this medicine are headache, nausea and vomiting. These are usually mild and go away after a couple of days. If they persist, your doctor may suggest ways of preventing or reducing them. Before using this medicine you should tell your doctor if you have a blockage in your bowel, upset stomach or your bowel movements have been different for more than two weeks.

Uses of __NAME__

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Side effects of __NAME__

{'tag': 'Common', 'list': ['Vomiting', 'Headache', 'Nausea']}

How to use __NAME__

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. __NAME__ may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ is a laxative. It works by increasing the movement of the intestines, thereby facilitating the passage of stool.

What if you forget to take __NAME__?

If you miss a dose of __NAME__, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Safety Advice

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with __NAME__.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Safety Advice

It is not known whether __NAME__ alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Safety Advice

There is limited information available on the use of __NAME__ in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

There is limited information available on the use of __NAME__ in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.