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Indications - Sodium Picosulfate is indicated in the following conditions- Constipation of any etiology Relief from prolonged & recurrent constipation Bowel clearance before surgery, childbirth or radiological investigations.

Dosage & Administration - For oral administration. The following dosages are recommended to be taken at night to produce evacuation the following morning. It is recommended to start with the lowest dose. The dose may be adjusted up to the maximum recommended dose to produce regular stools. The maximum recommended daily dose should not be exceeded: Adults and children over 10 years of age- Tablet: 5-10 mg per day. Oral Solution: 5-10 ml or one to two teaspoonful per day. Children are aged 4-10 years- Tablet: 2.5-5 mg per day. Oral Solution: 2.5-5 ml or Half to one teaspoonful per day. Children under 4 years of age- Oral Solution: 0.25 ml/kg body weight per day.

Side Effects - Hypersensitivity, dizziness, syncope, vasovagal response, gastrointestinal disorders, diarrhea, abdominal pain and abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting.

Contraindications - Ileus or intestinal obstruction, severe painful and/or feverish acute abdominal conditions (e.g. appendicitis) potentially associated with nausea and vomiting, acute inflammatory bowel diseases, severe dehydration, known hypersensitivity to Sodium Picosulfate or any other component of the product.

Others - Pregnancy & Lactation There are no reports of undesirable or damaging effects during pregnancy or to the foetus attributable to the use of this product. Use of the drug should be avoided during the first trimester. Clinical data show that neither the active moiety of sodium Picosulfate (BHPM or bis-(p hydroxyphenyl)-pyridyl-2-methane) nor its glucuronides are excreted into the milk of healthy lactating females.