Picosul 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Picosul is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
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It is not known whether Picosul alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
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There is limited information available on the use of Picosul in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
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There is limited information available on the use of Picosul in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Picosul 5mg/5ml Syrup
Introduction
Picosul 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.
Picosul should be taken in a dose as advised by your doctor a...
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Uses of Picosul
Constipation
Side effects of Picosul
Common
Vomiting
Headache
Nausea
How to use Picosul
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. Picosul may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Picosul works
Picosul is a laxative. It works by increasing the movement of the intestines, thereby facilitating the passage of stool.
What if you forget to take Picosul?
If you miss a dose of Picosul, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
Together with Picosul, taking a fiber-rich diet containing whole grain bread and cereals, bran, fruits and green leafy vegetables, is essent...
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Avoid taking a Picosul for more than 1 week, unless prescribed by the doctor, as it leads to dependency on the laxative action to produce a ...
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Take Picosul after 2 hours from other medicines, as it may interfere with the absorption of other medicines.
Picosul should be preferably taken at bedtime because it requires 6 to 8 hours to show impact.
Brief Description
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 ci...
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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 evacuati...
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Contraindication
Acute inflammatory bowel diseases, severe dehydration, ileus or intestinal obstruction, severe painful and/or feverish acute abdominal conditions (e.g...
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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 peristal...
Increased risk of electrolyte imbalance w/ diuretics or adreno-corticosteroids. Increased sensitivity to cardiac glycosides resulting from electrolyte...
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