Sodium Picosulphate

Laxative · Stimulant laxative

Indications

Constipation.

Dosage

DROP: Adults: 10-15 drops at bed time. Children: 2-5 drops at bed time. TABLET: Adults:1 tab at bed time. Children: Not recommended.

Adverse Effects

GI upset, proctalgia, dry mouth, headache, thirst, fatigue, sleep disorder.

Risk Factor (Pregnancy/Lactation)

Contraindications: Gastric retention, GI ulceration, obstruction or perforation, toxic colitis, toxic megacolon, ileus, nausea and vomiting, CHF, rhabdomyolysis, severe renal impairment, ascites, acute surgical abdominal conditions, severe dehydration, hypermagnesaemia, active inflammatory bowel disease. Precautions: Inflammatory bowel disease, hypotension, renal impairment, electrolyte disturbances, recent GI surgery, heart disease.

Interactions

Antibiotics, digoxin, diuretics, lithium, corticosteroids, oral contraceptives, antidiabetics, anticonvulsants, iron, bulking agent, TCADs, SSRIs, antipsychotics.

Pharmacokinetics

Onset of action: 6-12 hrs.

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