Picsul 10mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Picsul 10mg Tablet 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.
Picsul 10mg Tablet stimulates passage of stools and treats constipation
Picsul 10mg Tablet stimulates passage of stools and treats constipation
Uses of Picsul Tablet
Benefits of Picsul Tablet
In Treatment of Constipation
Picsul 10mg Tablet 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.
Side effects of Picsul Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if youβre worried about them
Common side effects of Picsul
- Abdominal pain
- Abdominal cramp
- Abdominal discomfort
- Diarrhea
How to use Picsul Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Picsul 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Picsul 10mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Picsul 10mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Picsul 10mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Picsul 10mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Picsul 10mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Picsul 10mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Together with Picsul 10mg Tablet, taking a fiber-rich diet containing whole grain bread and cereals, bran, fruits and green leafy vegetables, is essential to maintain healthy bowel function.
- Avoid taking a Picsul 10mg Tablet for more than 1 week, unless prescribed by the doctor, as it leads to dependency on the laxative action to produce a bowel movement.Β
- Take Picsul 10mg Tablet after 2 hours from other medicines, as it may interfere with the absorption of other medicines.
- Picsul 10mg Tablet should be preferably taken at bedtime because it requires 6 to 8 hours to show impact.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Diphenylmethane Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Stimulant laxatives/purgative
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Picsul 10mg Tablet
Once A Day
97%
Alternate Day
3%
What are you using Picsul Tablet for?
Constipation
100%
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- Sodium Picosulfate. Guildford, Surrey: SANOFI; 2005 [revised 16 Sep. 2017]. [Accessed 27 Mar 2019] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Mission Research Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Address: Mission Research Laboratories (I) Pvt. Ltd., Plot No. 45, N.T.M, Sector β 26, Chandigarh 160019.
Country of origin: India
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