Description

Description

1. Product Overview: Pico Plus 10® is a stimulant laxative preparation containing Sodium Picosulfate, designed to provide effective relief from constipation by promoting bowel movement.
2. Composition: Sodium Picosulfate BP 10 mg | Dosage Form: Tablet
3. Pharmacological Class: Stimulant Laxative
4. Mechanism of Action: Sodium Picosulfate acts on the colon to stimulate peristalsis, increasing bowel motility and facilitating the evacuation of stool.
5. Indications: Constipation | Bowel evacuation | Irregular bowel movement | Pre-procedural bowel preparation
6. Dosage & Administration: As directed by physician or as per label instructions | Oral use | Usually taken at night for morning relief
7. Clinical Benefits: Provides effective relief from constipation | Promotes regular bowel movement | Helps in complete evacuation of bowel | Improves patient comfort
8. Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to Sodium Picosulfate | Intestinal obstruction | Acute abdominal conditions
9. Precautions: Do not use for prolonged periods without medical advice | Ensure adequate fluid intake | Use cautiously in elderly and children
10. Drug Interactions: May interact with diuretics, corticosteroids, or other medications affecting electrolyte balance
11. Special Populations: Use in children, elderly, and pregnant women under medical supervision
12. Adverse Effects: Abdominal cramps | Diarrhea | Nausea | Electrolyte imbalance (rare)
13. Storage Conditions: Store below 30°C | Protect from light and moisture | Keep out of reach of children
14. Packaging: Tablet blister pack
15. Manufacturer: Everest Pharmaceutical Ltd.