Picolax 7.5 mg/ml drops 15 ml
Tradename
Picolax
Picolax
Composition
Each ml of solution contains
Sodium picosulfate 7.5 mg
Auxiliary components
Methylparaben sodium, sorbitol 70% liquid, purified water.
Properties
A laxative of the triarylmethane group, it is activated in the large intestine by bacterial sulfatases; the substance that is released in this case stimulates the sensitive nerve endings of the intestinal mucosa, enhances its motility. The use of the drug is not accompanied by tenesmus and intestinal spasms.
Indications
constipation;
conditions requiring easier bowel movements.
Method of administration and dosage
Adults take 17-33 drops per day (5-10 mg).
Children over 4 years old take 8-17 drops (2.55 mg) per day.
Contraindications
intestinal obstruction;
acute inflammatory bowel disease;
acute diseases of the abdominal organs (including acute appendicitis, ulcerative colitis, peritonitis);
acute abdominal pain, accompanied by nausea and vomiting, which may indicate the acute inflammatory diseases mentioned above;
abdominal pain of an unknown nature;
-severe dehydration;
hypersensitivity to sodium picosulfate and other components of the drug.
Precautions
Like other laxatives, Picolax should not be taken daily for long periods of time. If you n to take laxatives on a daily basis, you shoul find out the cause of constipation. Long-term use of laxatives can lead to electrolyte
imbalances and hypokalemia, as well as addiction and constipation due to the rebound effect. Use with caution in elderly people, with hypokalemia, elevated blood levels of magnesium, debilitated patients.
Side effects
-skin rash;
-hives;
itching;
loss of potassium, sodium and other electrolytes;
-possible development of dehydration;
-dispeptic phenomena;
-vomiting;
-nausea;
abdominal cramps and pain;
-diarrhea;
-flatulence;
-pain in the stomach and anus;
-increased intestinal motility;
-allergic reactions;
-angioneurotic edema;
-headache;
-increased fatigue;
-drowsiness;
Storage method
At a temperature not higher than 30 degre
Packaging
rhe cardboard box holds a 15 ml plastic bottle,
paper instructions.