Pikodinar drops for oral administration 7.5mg, 15ml

• Constipation due to hypotension and sluggish motility of the colon.

• Stool regulation for hemorrhoids, proctitis, anal fissures.

• Preparation for surgical operations, instrumental and X-ray examinations.

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The following dosage regimen is recommended: Adults and children over 10 years of age: 10-20 drops (5-10 mg) per day. Children 4-10 years old: 5-10 drops (2.5-5 mg) per day. It is recommended to start with the lowest dose. In order to achieve regular bowel movements, the dose may be increased to the maximum recommended. Do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose. The recommended dose for children under 4 years of age is 0.25 mg / kg of body weight per day. This corresponds to 1 drop of the drug (0.5 mg of sodium picosulfate) per 2 kg of body weight per day.

To obtain a laxative effect in the morning, take the drug the night before. During use, the bottle should be held upright. The drug does not have to be dissolved in liquid.

sodium picosulfate monohydrate

• Intestinal obstruction

• strangulated hernia,

• acute inflammatory diseases of the abdominal organs,

• peritonitis,

• abdominal pain of unknown origin,

• bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract,

• uterine bleeding

• cystitis,

• spastic constipation

• children under 4 years old,

• I trimester of pregnancy,

• severe dehydration

• hypersensitivity to sodium picosulfate.

pharmachologic effect

Laxative. Under the influence of intestinal microorganisms, it is hydrolyzed to form an active form, which irritates the receptors of the intestinal mucosa and increases its peristalsis.

Pharmacokinetics

After oral administration, it is not absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and does not undergo hepatic-intestinal circulation. Side effect Possible: diarrhea, which can lead to excessive loss of fluid and electrolytes, weakness, seizures, arterial hypotension, abdominal pain.

Application during pregnancy and lactation

Contraindicated in the first trimester of pregnancy. It should be used in the II and III trimester of pregnancy only if the intended benefit to the mother outweighs the possible risk to the fetus. If necessary, use during lactation should stop breastfeeding.

Application in children

Contraindicated in children under 4 years of age.

special instructions

It has no taste, so it can be added to food for children. Do not use daily without medical supervision for more than 10 days.

Drug interactions

With simultaneous use with broad-spectrum antibiotics, it is possible to reduce the laxative effect of sodium picosulfate. With simultaneous use with diuretics, with corticosteroids, an increase in the risk of electrolyte disturbances is possible. The electrolyte imbalance that occurs while taking sodium picosulfate in high doses can lead to a deterioration in the tolerance of cardiac glycosides when they are used simultaneously.