Clenpic 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Sodium picosulfate |
| Company | Beacon pharmaceuticals plc |
| Also available as |
Title
- Clenpic 10 mg Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Laxative
Description
- Stimulant laxative for constipation relief
- Oral administration for bowel clearance
- Pharmacological action in the colon
- Dosage recommendations for different age groups
- Contraindications and precautions
- Storage conditions and chemical structure
- Commonly asked questions and quick tips
Dosage forms
- 10 mg tablet
- Oral solution (5 mg/5 ml)
- Concentrated oral solution (7.5 mg/ml)
Indications
- Constipation of any etiology
- Relief from prolonged & recurrent constipation
- Bowel clearance before surgery, childbirth or radiological investigations
Pharmacology
- Stimulates nerve endings in the intestinal wall
- Promotes accumulation of water and electrolytes in the colon
- Reduces transit time and softens the stool
Interaction
- Concomitant use of diuretics or adreno-corticosteroids may increase risk of electrolyte imbalance
- Concurrent administration of antibiotics may reduce laxative action
Contraindications
- Ileus or intestinal obstruction
- Severe painful and/or feverish acute abdominal conditions
- 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 and cramps
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Pregnancy lactation
- Avoid use during first trimester
- No reports of damaging effects during pregnancy or to the fetus
- Drug 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 breast-feeding women, children, and high-risk groups
Overdose effects
- Chronic diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Hypokalemia
- Renal calculi
- Renal tubular damage
- Metabolic alkalosis
- Muscle weakness
Therapeutic class
- Stimulant Laxative
Storage conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical structure
- Molecular formula: C18H15NNa2O9S2
Common questions
- Uses and dosage instructions
- Improvement in condition
- Frequency of use
- Instructions for storage and disposal
- Safety for pregnant and breastfeeding women
- Habit forming nature
- Missed dose instructions
- Quick tips for usage
Additional advice
- Take with a fiber-rich diet for healthy bowel function
- Avoid prolonged use without doctor's prescription
- Take 2 hours apart from other medicines
- Take preferably at bedtime for optimum impact