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Pictas 5mg Syrup

Sodium Picosulfate (5mg)

by Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

bottle of 100 ml Syrup

About this medicine

Pictas 5mg 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. Pictas 5mg 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.

Uses

  • Treatment of Constipation

Benefits

In treatment of Constipation

Pictas 5mg Syrup is a laxative that treats constipation by drawing water into the bowels thereby making stools softer and easier to pass. This medicine may take 6 to 12 hours to start working, therefore it is best to take it at bedtime. Take it as instructed even if it seems that it is not working as expected. Talk to your doctor if you are still constipated. Constipation is a common problem that can cause significant pain and discomfort. This medicine can relieve discomfort and improve your quality of life. To prevent constipation from happening it may help to eat more high-fiber foods including fruit and vegetables and drink plenty of water.

How it works

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

How to use

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. Pictas 5mg Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Common side effects

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

Safety advice

AlcoholUNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Pictas 5mg Syrup.
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Pictas 5mg Syrup during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Pictas 5mg 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 Pictas 5mg 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 Pictas 5mg Syrup in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Pictas 5mg Syrup in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose

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

Quick facts

Chemical Class
Diphenylmethane Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
Gastro intestinal

Product details

Manufacturer
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt composition
Sodium Picosulfate (5mg)
Pack
bottle of 100 ml Syrup
Dosage form
Syrup
Storage
Store below 30°C

The content above is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a registered medical practitioner before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.