Picoprep Powder | 2 sachets

Picoprep is a powder containing sodium picosulfate, a laxative that works by increasing intestinal activity. Picoprep also contains magnesium citrate, another type of laxative that works by retaining fluid in the intestines, providing a cleansing effect. It is used in adults, adolescents and children over 1 year of age to empty the bowels before an x-ray examination, endoscopy or surgery if deemed clinically necessary.

Directions for use

Picoprep should be dissolved in a glass of cold water (about 150 ml). Stir for two to three minutes and then drink the solution. Sometimes the solution becomes warm as Picoprep dissolves. In that case, wait to drink it until it has cooled sufficiently.

Dosage

• Adults (including the elderly) and children 9 years of age and older: The recommended dose is one sachet 10 to 18 hours before your examination and one sachet 4 to 6 hours before your examination.
• Children (under 9 years of age): For timing of administration in children, see adult instructions.

Composition

The active ingredients in this medicine per sachet are 10 mg of sodium picosulfate, 3.5 g of light magnesium oxide, and 12 g of citric acid. The other substances in this medicine are potassium hydrogen carbonate, sodium saccharin and natural spray-dried orange flavoring containing acacia gum, lactose, ascorbic acid and butylated hydroxyanisole.

Warnings

You should not use Picoprep if you are allergic to sodium picosulfate, magnesium oxide, citric acid or any of the other ingredients in this medication. In addition, there are other circumstances in which you should be extra careful when using Picoprep. Please read the package insert for these.

Possible side effects

Like any medicine, Picoprep can have side effects. Not everyone gets them. Contact your doctor immediately in case of the following side effects, as they may be serious: allergic reaction, change in consciousness, confusion/disorientation, syncope/fainting, dizziness/lightheadedness, convulsions, abdominal pain, vomiting.

Storage Instructions

Store Picoprep in the original container to protect from moisture. Do not use this medicine after the expiration date. You can find that on the box and sachet after “EXP.” There it says a month and a year. The last day of that month is the expiration date.