Clenpic 5 mg/5 ml (Oral Solution)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Sodium picosulfate |
| Company | Beacon pharmaceuticals plc |
| Also available as |
Title
Clenpic 5 mg/5 ml Oral Solution
Categories
- Medicine
- Pharmaceutical
Description
Clenpic 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 that acts locally in the colon, stimulating defecation, reducing transit time, and softening stools. The recommended dosages are based on age and formulation. It should be taken at night to produce evacuation the following morning. The product may interact with diuretics, adreno-corticosteroids, and antibiotics, and has contraindications in cases of ileus or intestinal obstruction, severe painful acute abdominal conditions, acute inflammatory bowel diseases, and severe dehydration.
Dimensions
Not Applicable
Color Options
Not Applicable
Functions
- Relieves constipation
- Promotes bowel clearance
- Stimulates defecation
- Reduces transit time
- Softens stools
Materials
- Sodium Picosulfate
- Colonic bacteria
Technical Specifications
- Tablet Dose:
- Adults and Children over 10 Years: 5-10 mg per day
- Children Aged 4-10 Years: 2.5-5 mg per day
- Oral Solution (5 mg/5 ml) Dose:
- Adults and Children over 10 Years: 5-10 ml or one to two teaspoonful per day
- Children Aged 4-10 Years: 2.5-5 ml or half to one teaspoonful per day
- Children from One Month to 4 Years: 0.25 ml/kg body weight per day
- Concentrated Oral Solution (7.5 mg/ml) Dose:
- Adults and Children over 10 Years: 0.67-1.33 ml per day
- Children Aged 4-10 Years: 0.33-0.67 ml per day
Design Elements
Not Applicable
Usability Features
- Recommended Time of Administration: At night for evacuation the following morning
- Precautions: Avoid prolonged excessive use, harmful for those suffering from alcoholism, caution in pregnant or breastfeeding women, children, and high-risk groups such as patients with liver disease or epilepsy
Interaction
- Diuretics
- Adreno-corticosteroids
- Antibiotics
Contraindications
- Ileus or intestinal obstruction
- Severe painful acute abdominal conditions
- Acute inflammatory bowel diseases
- Severe dehydration
- Hypersensitivity to Sodium Picosulfate or any other component
Side Effects
- Hypersensitivity
- Dizziness
- Syncope
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Pregnancy & Lactation
Not advised during the first trimester, with no reports of damaging effects during pregnancy or to the fetus, and not excreted into the milk of healthy lactating females
Precautions & 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 breastfeeding women, children, and high-risk groups such as patients with liver disease or epilepsy
Overdose Effects
May cause chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain, hypokalemia, secondary hyperaldosteronism, renal calculi, renal tubular damage, metabolic alkalosis, and muscle weakness
Therapeutic Class
Stimulant Laxative
Storage Conditions
Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture, and out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C18H15NNa2O9S2
- Chemical Structure Image: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-1480-sodium-picosulfate-chemical-structure-VXribBHk7yHHQxt7umhH.svg
Common Questions
- What is Clenpic 5 mg/5 ml Solution?: Belongs to the class of laxatives
- Uses of Clenpic 5 mg/5 ml Solution: Treatment of constipation
- Duration of Use: Till improvement in health conditions
- Frequency of Use: As prescribed by the doctor
- Administration Instructions: To be taken at bedtime as it requires 6-8 hours to show effect
- Storage & Disposal: Keep in a cool dry place in the original packaging, out of reach of children and pets
- Safety for Pregnant Women: Not advised unless necessary, consult a doctor
- Safety for Breastfeeding Women: Not advised unless necessary, consult a doctor
- Habit Forming: No addiction reported
- What if I miss a dose?: Take as soon as remembered, do not double dose