Picopil 5mg/5ml Syrup

Picopil 5mg/5ml Syrup is a medicine used to treat constipation. It is a laxative and helps you empty your bowels. It works by increasing movement in the intestine and provides relief from constipation. Picopil 5mg/5ml Syrup should be taken in a dose as advised by your doctor. Take it at a fixed time at night. You should not use this medicine for more than a few days unless your doctor tells you to. Some lifestyle changes can help with constipation, for example eating more fiber in foods such as fruit, vegetables, and cereals, drinking plenty of fluids, and taking regular exercise. The most common side effects of taking this medicine are nausea, vomiting, hypermagnesemia, dizziness, and headache. These are usually mild and go away after a couple of days. If they persist, your doctor may suggest ways of preventing or reducing them. Before using this medicine you should tell your doctor if you have a blockage in your bowel, upset stomach or your bowel movements have been different for more than two weeks.

• Treatment of Constipation

Picopil 5mg/5ml Syrup is a laxative. It works by increasing the movement of the intestines, thereby facilitating the passage of stool.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Picopil 5mg/5ml Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

• Dizziness
• Abdominal cramp
• Abdominal pain
• Abdominal discomfort
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Increased magnesium level in blood

AlcoholUNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Picopil 5mg/5ml Syrup.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Picopil 5mg/5ml Syrup during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Picopil 5mg/5ml Syrup is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

DrivingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Picopil 5mg/5ml Syrup alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Picopil 5mg/5ml Syrup in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Picopil 5mg/5ml Syrup in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Picopil 5mg/5ml Syrup, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class

Diphenylmethane Derivative

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Gastro intestinal