Ezytake 10 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Sodium picosulfate
Company Goodman pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Ezytake 5 mg oral solution

Indications

  • Constipation of any etiology
  • Relief from prolonged & recurrent constipation
  • Bowel clearance before surgery, childbirth or radiological investigations.

Pharmacology

  • Stimulant laxative
  • Activated by colonic bacteria
  • Local action in the colon
  • Stimulates nerve endings in the intestinal wall
  • Promotes accumulation of water and electrolytes in the colonic lumen

Dosage & Administration

  • Oral Tablets:
    • Adults and children over 10 years of age: 5-10 mg per day
    • Children aged 4-10 years: 2.5-5 mg per day
  • Oral Solution (5 mg/5 ml):
    • Adults and children over 10 years of age: 5-10 ml per day
    • Children aged 4-10 years: 2.5-5 ml per day
    • Children from One month to 4 years of age: 0.25 ml/kg body weight per day
  • Concentrated Oral Solution (7.5 mg/ml):
    • Adults and children over 10 years of age: 0.67-1.33 ml per day
    • Children aged 4-10 years: 0.33-0.67 ml per day

Interaction

  • Increased risk of electrolyte imbalance with diuretics or adreno-corticosteroids
  • Reduced laxative action with concurrent administration of antibiotics

Contraindications

  • Ileus or intestinal obstruction
  • Severe painful & feverish acute abdominal conditions
  • Severe dehydration
  • Known hypersensitivity to Sodium Picosulfate

Side Effects

  • Hypersensitivity
  • Dizziness
  • Gastrointestinal disorders
  • Diarrhea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Avoid use during first trimester
  • No reports of damaging effects during pregnancy or lactation

Precautions & Warnings

  • Prolonged excessive use may lead to fluid and electrolyte imbalance and hypokalemia
  • Harmful for those suffering from alcoholism

Overdose Effects

  • Chronic diarrhea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Hypokalemia
  • Renal tubular damage

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
  • Chemical Structure Image: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-1480-sodium-picosulfate-chemical-structure-VXribBHk7yHHQxt7umhH.svg

Common Questions

  • What is Ezytake 10 mg Tablet?: Belongs to the class of laxatives
  • What are the uses of the Ezytake 10 mg Tablet?: Used in the treatment of constipation
  • Frequency of use: Dosage as prescribed by the doctor
  • Instructions for storage and disposal: Keep in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Ensure it remains unreachable to children and pets
  • Safety for pregnant women: Not prescribed unless necessary. Consult doctor beforehand
  • Safety for breastfeeding women: Not suggested unless necessary. Consult doctor beforehand
  • Habit forming nature: No case of addiction reported yet
  • What if I miss a dose?: Take as soon as remembered, avoid doubling dose
  • Quick Tips:
    • Take with fiber-rich diet
    • Avoid taking for more than 1 week without prescription
    • Take 2 hours apart from other medicines
    • Preferably taken at bedtime

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