Pregnancy interaction

• This product is for kids; however, we include pregnancy statistics for completeness.
• Pregnancy: Sodium picosulfate is not absorbed very well and is usually thought to be safe, but you should only take it if your doctor tells you to.
• Breastfeeding: Very little of it gets into the body; safe to do when breastfeeding.
• Neonatal exposure: No adverse effects have been recorded in babies.

FAQs for Medicine?

Q1. What does PICOLEX Kid Syrup do?

It makes kids' bowel movements happen, which helps with constipation.

Q2. How long does it take for PICOLEX to work?

It normally works in 6 to 12 hours.

Q3. Does this syrup make you want to use it again?

It doesn't make you addicted when you take it as directed.

Q4. Is it okay to give it every day?

Only use when you need to. Only a doctor should tell you to use it every day.

Q5. Is it safe to mix it with food or drinks?

Yes, you may mix it with juice or water to make it taste better.

Q6: Is it okay for adults to take PICOLEX Kid?

Yes, but the dose will be different. There are versions for adults.

Q7. What happens if my child doesn't poop after taking it?

If you don't have a stool after 24–48 hours, see a doctor.

Expert advice

• Best given at night, since it makes you go to the bathroom by morning.
• Make sure the youngster consumes enough water because being dehydrated might make constipation worse.
• Do not take more than the suggested dose; it could give you cramps and diarrhea.
• Don't use laxatives for a long time because they can make you dependent on them.
• Stop giving the child the medicine, and see a doctor right away if they have stomach pain, vomiting, or blood in their stool.
• Only use on babies under the guidance of a doctor.

Side effects

• Cramps in the stomach
• Bloating
• Gas
• Feeling sick
• Diarrhea
• Some pain in the stomach

Not as common:

• Dehydration (if diarrhea is very bad)
• Imbalance of electrolytes
• Rash on the skin (rare)
• Severe but not very common:
• Very bad stomach discomfort
• Throwing up over and over

How It Works

• It gets to the colon without changing.
• Bacteria change it into the active chemical.
• It makes the intestines move and increases the amount of water that is released.
• It makes stools that are soft and easy to pass in a few hours.
• It only operates on the colon, therefore it doesn't affect the stomach or small intestine.

Medicine interaction

• Diuretics: danger of an imbalance in electrolytes.
• Corticosteroids: may raise the chance of having low potassium levels.
• Antibiotics may make you less active because they change the microorganisms in your gut that make the antibiotic work.
• Other stimulant laxatives may make you more likely to get dehydrated or have diarrhea.
• There aren't any notable interactions with common children's medicines, but if you can, wait two hours between taking oral medicines.

How to Use

• Take the precise amount that the doctor tells you to, which is usually 2.5 to 5 ml depending on the child's age.
• Before you use it, shake it well.
• Best to take before bed.
• You can give it with or without food.
• Make sure the child drinks a lot of water.
• Don't use it for more than three to five days without talking to your doctor first.

Uses/Indications

• Not being able to go to the bathroom
• Stools that are hard in kids
• Unusual bowel habits
• Pre-operative or pre-diagnostic bowel evacuation (as recommended for pediatric use)