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Picozy 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Picozy safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Picozy.
Is the use of Picozy safe during breastfeeding?
Picozy is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Picozy on the Kidneys?
Using Picozy does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Picozy on the Liver?
Picozy is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Picozy on the Heart?
Picozy is completely safe for the heart.
Picozy 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 Picozy unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Picozy habit forming or addictive?
Picozy is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Picozy you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Picozy is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Picozy cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Picozy
You can take Picozy with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Picozy
Information about the interaction of Picozy and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, a diabetic patient can take Picozy. It is used to provide relief from chronic constipation in patients who had diabetes mellitus if other drugs such as psyllium husk (Isabgol), lactulose are ineffective in treating constipation.
No, Picozy 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.
Picozy contains sodium picosulfate which is a stimulant laxative. It works by directly acting on the intestines which result in increased peristalsis movement. It also softens the stools by drawing water into the bowel from the intestinal lumen. In this way Picozy promotes the easier evacuation of the bowels which provides relief to the patient from constipation.
Yes, Picozy is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as vomiting, nausea, and headache. If you experience above-mentioned side after consuming this drug then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Picozy is a stool softener. It draws water into the bowel from the intestinal lumen which softens the stools and promotes its easier evacuation.
This medicine data has been created by -
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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