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Picowin is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Picowin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Picowin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Picowin is used -
Common
Is the use of Picowin safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Picowin.
Is the use of Picowin safe during breastfeeding?
Picowin is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Picowin on the Kidneys?
Picowin is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Picowin on the Liver?
Picowin is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Picowin on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Picowin for the heart.
Picowin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Picowin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Picowin habit forming or addictive?
Picowin does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Picowin you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Picowin is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Picowin for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Picowin
It is safe to take Picowin with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Picowin
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Picowin with alcohol will be.
Yes, Picowin is a stool softener. It draws water into the bowel from the intestinal lumen which softens the stools and promotes its easier evacuation.
Yes, Picowin might be taken for fecal impaction. Scientific studies have found that Picowin is useful in fecal impaction when used along with polyethylene glycol (PEG). Since it is a prescription drug you are advised to consult with your doctor first before taking Picowin for fecal impaction by yourself.
No, Picowin is not a sulfa drug. It contains sodium picosulfate which is a stimulant laxative agent that is used to provide relief from chronic constipation.
Take Picowin 1-2 times in a day or as advised by your doctor. Picowin should be taken without food because the presence of food might affect the absorption of this drug from the stomach. Drink plenty of fluids while taking this drug to stay well hydrated.
No, Picowin is a prescription drug, so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
This medicine data has been created by -
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
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
