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  • Manufactured by: Mmc Healthcare Ltd
  • Contains / Salt: Sodium Picosulfate (3.75 mg) + Milk of Magnesia (5 mg)

Picolax Information

Picolax is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Liquid,Suspension. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Constipation, Constipation. The alternative uses of Picolax have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Picolax depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Common side effects of Picolax include Diarrhoea, Stomach Upset, Stomach cramps. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Picolax can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Picolax normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Picolax is Moderate for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Picolax's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Picolax is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea (Loose Motions), Gastrointestinal Bleeding are examples of such conditions.

Drug reaction of Picolax with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for Picolax, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.


Picolax Benefits & Uses

Picolax is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Picolax Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage

Picolax Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Picolax is used -

Common

  • Diarrhoea
  • Stomach Upset
  • Stomach cramps

Unknown

  • Flushing
  • Excessive sweating

Picolax Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Picolax safe for pregnant women?


    Picolax may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Picolax, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

  • Is the use of Picolax safe during breastfeeding?


    Picolax does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

  • What is the effect of Picolax on the Kidneys?


    Picolax is not harmful for kidneys.

  • What is the effect of Picolax on the Liver?


    Picolax is completely safe for the liver.

  • What is the effect of Picolax on the Heart?


    Using Picolax does not have any harmful effects on the heart.


Severe Interaction of Picolax with Other Drugs

Picolax should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate


Picolax Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Picolax unless your doctor advises you to do so -


Frequently asked Questions about Picolax

  • Is this Picolax habit forming or addictive?


    Picolax is not addictive in nature.

Picolax Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Picolax


    Taking Picolax with food is safe.

  • Interaction between Alcohol and Picolax


    Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Picolax with alcohol.


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Prepopik® (sodium picosulfate, magnesium oxide, and anhydrous citric acid)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 674

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 655

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 800-801

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