Picolax Kids

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.

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

Laxatives when taken in chronic overdosage may cause chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain, hypokalemia, secondary hyperaldosteronism, and renal calculi. Renal tubular damage, metabolic alkalosis, and muscle weakness secondary to hypokalemia have also been described in association with chronic laxative abuse.

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.

Sodium Picosulfate is a triarylmethane group derivative stimulant laxative. After oral administration it is activated by the colonic bacteria and acts locally in the colon. The active form then stimulates the nerve endings of the intestinal wall and results in colonic peristalsis with promotion of accumulation of water and electrolytes in the colonic lumen. This 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. The rectal effect may help to restore the "call to stool".

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.

Osmotic purgatives