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Sodium picosulphate
Sodium picosulphate is a medicine in the class gastrointestinal tract. It is used for bowel preparation.
- Classe del farmaco: Gastrointestinal Tract
- Indicato per: bowel preparation
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- Classe del farmaco
- Gastrointestinal Tract
- Forme farmaceutiche comuni
- gocce, compressa
- Dosaggi comuni
- 0.75%, 7.5 mg/ml, 5 mg
- Nomi commerciali
- 8
- Paesi e mercati
- 2
Per cosa si usa
Come agisce
The stimulant laxative activity of sodium picosulfate, when ingested with additional fluids, produces watery diarrhea. Sodium picosulfate: Hydrolyzed by colonic bacteria to form an active metabolite, acts directly on the colonic mucosa to stimulate colonic peristalsis.
Dose abituale nell'adulto (sintesi del foglio illustrativo)
25-40 drops daily.
Gravidanza e allattamento
- Gravidanza
- Safe No human data; no harm in rats at bowel-prep doses (US); UK label cites animal reproductive toxicity and, for a stimulant laxative, says preferably avoid. CRAT: laxatives in pregnancy show no malformation or fetal effect. Try fibre, fluids and osmotic laxatives first; short use if needed.
- Allattamento
- Safe Not absorbed from the gut, and its active metabolite was undetectable in milk after 10 mg daily (US label). LactMed: can be taken while breastfeeding with no special precautions.
Effetti indesiderati segnalati
- Abdominal Pain
- Electrolyte abnormalities, including hypokalemia
Controindicazioni
- Ileus or intestinal obstruction.
- Severe painful and/or feverish acute abdominal conditions (e.g. appendicitis) potentially associated with nausea and vomiting.
- Acute inflammatory bowel diseases.
Chi deve prestare attenzione
- Should not be used in children or adolescents under 18 years.
- Do not use continuously on a daily basis for more than five days without investigating the cause of constipation.
- Long-term everyday use of stimulant laxatives may harm intestinal function and should be avoided. Use only if diet change or bulk-forming agents fail.
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What is Sodium picosulphate used for?
Sodium picosulphate is a medicine in the class gastrointestinal tract. It is used for Bowel preparation.
What side effects have been reported with Sodium picosulphate?
Abdominal Pain, Electrolyte abnormalities, including hypokalemia.
Can Sodium picosulphate be taken in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Pregnancy: Safe. No human data; no harm in rats at bowel-prep doses (US); UK label cites animal reproductive toxicity and, for a stimulant laxative, says preferably avoid. CRAT: laxatives in pregnancy show no malformation or fetal effect. Try fibre, fluids and osmotic laxatives first; short use if needed. Breastfeeding: Safe. Not absorbed from the gut, and its active metabolite was undetectable in milk after 10 mg daily (US label). LactMed: can be taken while breastfeeding with no special precautions.
What does Sodium picosulphate interact with?
MediHelp does not list a checked interaction for Sodium picosulphate yet. Always tell your pharmacist about every medicine you take.
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