Sodium Picosulphate
Sodium Picosulphate is saline purgative. It retains the water in intestine and incrases the faecal bulk. It is used in constipation and also for evacuation of bowel before abdominal radiological and endoscopic procedures.
Primary Characteristics
It belongs to Pyridyl Methylene Sulphate.
It is classified in Contact Laxative pharmacological group.
Molecular Weight: 481.4 · Solubility in Water: null · Solubility in Alcohol: null · Non-proprietary name: Sodium Picosulphate.
Pharmacokinetics
Elimination: it is metabolised via Colon.
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Indications
Sodium Picosulphate is primarily indicated in conditions like Constipation, Constipation and bowel evacuation, Haemorrhoids, Hemorrhoids.
Contraindications
Sodium Picosulphate is contraindicated in conditions like Ileus, Intestinal obstruction, Dehydration.
Dosage
Sodium Picosulphate's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose | Single Dose | Frequency | Route | Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Dosage | ||||
| 10 mg | 10 mg | Every 24h | PO | At bedtime |
| Paediatric Dosage (20kg) | ||||
| 0.25 mg/kg | 0.25 mg/kg | Every 24h | Oral | - |
| Neonatal Dosage (3kg) | ||||
| No data. | ||||
Drug Interactions
Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Side Effects
The signs and symptoms that are produced after acute overdosage of Sodium Picosulphate are Diarrhea.
Sodium Picosulphate is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Colic , Diarrhea.
Warnings / Precautions
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Drug Classification
- 1.17.6 — Laxatives