picoprep sachet is considered a laxative drug because it contains the active substances Sodium Picosulfate, magnesium oxide, citric acid, as they work to facilitate the exit of feces from the intestine through the withdrawal of water.
picoprep uses
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Treatment of constipation.
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picoprep colonoscopy
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X-ray procedure.
picoprep sachet side effects
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Vomiting.
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A headache.
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Nausea.
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Dehydration.
Contraindications to the use of picoprep sachet
Do not use picoprep sachet in the following cases:
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Stomach disorders.
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Patients with kidney insufficiency.
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Hypersensitivity to one of the components of the picoprepÂ
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Puncture of the intestinal wall.
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Intestinal obstruction.
Precautions for the use of picoprep sachet
picoprep sachet cannot be used without consulting a doctor in the following cases:
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Heart disease.
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Pregnancy, lactation.
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Ulcerative colitis.
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Disorders of the stomach, intestines.
How to use picoprepÂ
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picoprep sachet are used according to the dosage prescribed by the doctor, but the recommended dose is divided into two parts; the first part the day before the endoscopy appointment in the evening, and the second part five hours before the endoscopy appointment.
Storage conditions
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Picoprep medicine bags are kept at a temperature below 25 degrees Celsius, out of the reach of children.
