Sopiver 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Sodium picosulfate |
| Company | Veritas pharmaceuticals ltd |
Product Title and Categories
- Sopiver 10 mg Tablet
- Medicine
- Laxative
Indications
- Constipation of any etiology
- Relief from prolonged & recurrent constipation
- Bowel clearance before surgery, childbirth or radiological investigations
Pharmacology
- Sodium Picosulfate is a triarylmethane group derivative stimulant laxative
- Activated by colonic bacteria and acts locally in the colon
- Stimulates nerve endings of the intestinal wall and results in colonic peristalsis
- Promotes accumulation of water and electrolytes in the colonic lumen
- Results in stimulation of defecation, reduction of transit time, and softening of the stool
- Stimulation of the rectum causes increased motility and a feeling of rectal fullness
Dosage & Administration
- Oral administration
- Recommended to be taken at night to produce evacuation the following morning
- Recommended to start with the lowest dose
- Dose may be adjusted up to the maximum recommended dose
- Maximum recommended daily dose should not be exceeded
- 10 mg tablet dose for adults and children over 10 years of age
- Oral Solution (5 mg/5 ml) dose for adults and children over 10 years of age
- Concentrated Oral Solution (7.5 mg/ml) dose for adults and children over 10 years of age
Interaction
- 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 Sopiver
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
- Vasovagal response
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain and abdominal cramps
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No reports of undesirable or damaging effects during pregnancy or to the foetus
- Use of the drug should be avoided during the first trimester
- Clinical data show that neither the active moiety of Sodium Picosulfate nor its glucuronides are 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 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
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
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