SODIUM PICOSULPHATE

Indications & Dose:

Constipation

BY MOUTH

Child 1 month–3 years: 2.5–10 mg once daily, adjusted according to response

Child 4–17 years: 2.5–20 mg once daily, adjusted according to response

Adult: 5–10 mg once daily, dose to be taken at bedtime

PHARMACOKINETICS

Onset of action 6–12 hours. clearance before radiography, endoscopy, labour or surgery.

Contraindications:

Intestinal obstruction, undiagnosed abdominal symptoms. Pregnancy & breast-feeding.

Side Effects:

Prolonged use or overdosage can precipitate the onset of an atonic non-functioning colon and hypokalemia.

Cautions:

Precautions:

A lower residue diet is suggested prior to treatment and a generous intake of water or other clear fluids is recommended during treatment for bowel clearance. Patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Prolonged use is not recommended.

Old age: May be used.

Interaction:

Drugs

Since sodium picosulphate increases the rate of gastrointestinal transit it may affect the absorption of other orally administered drugs which are given concomitantly.

Warnings:

Adverse Effects:

Lactations:

Special Precautions:

Counselling:

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Patient And Carer Advice: