Introduction
Expert Advice
- Please use this medicine according to the doctor’s prescribed dose. Do not overdose.
- Please immediately contact your doctor in case of any serious adverse effects.
- Please do not use other medicines without consulting your doctor first.
Primary Uses
Constipation
Indications
This medicine is used to treat constipation.
Side Effects
The patients administered with this medicine may experience gastrointestinal disturbances, headache, dry mouth, thirst, fatigue, and sleeping disorders.
Warnings
Pregnancy
The effects of this medicine are undetermined in pregnant females. Therefore, please consult your doctor before use.
Lactation
The effects of this medicine are undetermined in lactating females. Therefore, please consult your doctor before use.
Precautions
The patients with inflammatory bowel disease, hypotension (low blood pressure), renal (kidney) impairment, electrolyte disturbances, history of recent gastrointestinal surgery, and heart disease should use this medicine cautiously.
Contraindications
This drug is not to be given in patients suffering from gastric retention, GI ulceration, obstruction or perforation, toxic colitis, toxic megacolon, ileus, nausea and vomiting, congestive heart failure, rhabdomyolysis (destruction of striated muscle cells), severe kidney impairment, ascites (abdominal swelling), acute surgical abdominal conditions, severe dehydration, increased magnesium ions in blood, and active inflammatory bowel disease.
FAQS
What are the uses of Sodium Picosulfate?
This medication is used for treating constipation. It helps soften stools and increases the number of bowel movements, making passing stools easier.
How to take Sodium Picosulfate?
Use it as prescribed by your health care provider. It is recommended to use this with an osmotic laxative (stool softener). The dosage of this medicine is dependent on the age, condition, and its severity. Please consult your health care provider before use of this medicine.
How to store Sodium Picosulfate?
Please store this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Keep medicine away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Please do not flush medicines down the toilet. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.
Will I see instant results?
It may take 6-12 hours for this medicine to work effectively.
Does Sodium Picosulfate have any effect on pregnancy and lactation?
The effects of this medicine on pregnant and lactating females are unknown. Consult your health care provider before use of this medicine.
Disclaimer
Dawaai’s intention is to make sure that it’s consumers get information that is accurate, reviewed by an expert and error-free. However, the information mentioned here should not be used as a replacement for the advice of a qualified physician. The information given here is for informational purposes only, which may not cover all possible precautions, side effects, contraindications or drug interactions. Consult your doctor and discuss your queries related to any medicine or disease.
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