Picoral 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Sodium picosulfate |
| Company | Nipa pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Picoral 10 mg Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Laxative
Description
- Picoral is indicated for constipation of any etiology, relief from prolonged & recurrent constipation, and bowel clearance before surgery, childbirth, or radiological investigations. It is a triarylmethane group derivative stimulant laxative, which is activated by colonic bacteria and acts locally in the colon, stimulating nerve endings of the intestinal wall, resulting in colonic peristalsis and softening of the stool. It is available in tablet and oral solution forms, with recommended dosages for adults, children over 10 years, and children aged 4-10 years. The product may interact with diuretics, adreno-corticosteroids, and antibiotics, and is contraindicated in cases of ileus or intestinal obstruction, severe painful and/or feverish acute abdominal conditions, acute inflammatory bowel diseases, severe dehydration, and known hypersensitivity. It may cause side effects such as hypersensitivity, dizziness, syncope, gastrointestinal disorders, diarrhea, abdominal pain, abdominal cramps, nausea, and vomiting. Use during pregnancy or lactation should be avoided, and precautions should be taken for prolonged excessive use, alcoholism, and high-risk groups such as patients with liver disease or epilepsy. Overdose effects may include chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain, hypokalemia, secondary hyperaldosteronism, and renal calculi. It belongs to the therapeutic class of stimulant laxatives and should be stored below 30°C, away from light and moisture. The molecular formula of Sodium Picosulfate is C18H15NNa2O9S2.
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Functions
- Stimulant laxative for constipation relief
Materials
Technical specifications
- Molecular Formula: C18H15NNa2O9S2
Design elements
Usability features
- Oral administration
- Dosage adjustment for different age groups
Dosage recommendation
- 10 mg tablet dose for adults and children over 10 years of age: 5-10 mg per day
- 10 mg tablet dose for children aged 4-10 years: 2.5-5 mg per day
- Oral Solution (5 mg/5 ml) dose for adults and children over 10 years of age: 5-10 ml or one to two teaspoonful per day
- Oral Solution (5 mg/5 ml) dose for children aged 4-10 years: 2.5-5 ml or half to one teaspoonful per day
- Oral Solution (5 mg/5 ml) dose for children from one month to 4 years of age: 0.25 ml/kg body weight per day
- Concentrated Oral Solution (7.5 mg/ml) dose for adults and children over 10 years of age: 0.67-1.33 ml per day
- Concentrated Oral Solution (7.5 mg/ml) dose for children aged 4-10 years: 0.33-0.67 ml per day
Interaction information
- Concomitant use of diuretics or adreno-corticosteroids may increase the risk of electrolyte imbalance if excessive doses are taken
- Concurrent administration of antibiotics may reduce the laxative action of Picoral
Contraindications
- Ileus or intestinal obstruction
- Severe painful and/or feverish acute abdominal conditions potentially associated with nausea and vomiting
- Acute inflammatory bowel diseases
- Severe dehydration
- Known hypersensitivity to Sodium Picosulfate or any other component of the product
Side effects
- Hypersensitivity
- Dizziness
- Syncope
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Abdominal cramps
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Pregnancy and lactation info
- Use of the drug should be avoided during the first trimester of pregnancy
- Neither the active moiety of sodium Picosulfate nor its glucuronides are excreted into the milk of healthy lactating females
Precautions and warnings
- Prolonged excessive use may lead to fluid and electrolyte imbalance and hypokalemia
- Harmful for those suffering from alcoholism
- To be taken into account in pregnant or breast-feeding women, children, and high-risk groups such as patients with liver disease or epilepsy
Overdose effects
- Chronic diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Hypokalemia
- Secondary hyperaldosteronism
- Renal calculi
- Renal tubular damage
- Metabolic alkalosis
- Muscle weakness secondary to hypokalemia
Therapeutic class
- Stimulant Laxative
Storage conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children