Picorion
Picorion contains sodium picosulfate, which helps your bowels move and softens stool, making it easier to relieve constipation.
Form
tipat, liuos
Strength
7.5 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Sodium picosulfate
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation
How to Use
Dosage
Adults and children over 12 years: start with 14 drops in the evening.
Method
Take the medicine by mouth. You can mix it with food or drink. Remember to drink enough fluids during treatment.
Important
The maximum recommended daily dose is 28 drops. Do not exceed this dose.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Diarrhea
- •Headache
- •Abdominal discomfort
- •Stomach pain
- •Abdominal cramps
- •Flatulence
RARE
- •Nausea
- •Vomiting
- •Rash
- •Allergic reaction
- •Swelling of the tongue, lips, or face
- •Dizziness
- •Fainting
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to sodium picosulfate or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have an intestinal blockage.
- Do not use if you have severe stomach pain or fever, nausea, and vomiting (e.g., appendicitis).
- Do not use if you have inflammatory bowel disease.
- Do not use if you have a severe fluid imbalance.
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- Do not use daily for extended periods without medical supervision, as it can lead to dehydration and potassium deficiency.
- Consult a doctor if use continues for more than one week, you have had stomach surgery, you have kidney failure or heart disease, or if the user is under 12 years old.
- This medicine contains methylparahydroxybenzoate (E218), which may cause allergic reactions.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category C
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. A stimulant laxative. For short-term use only. (updated 20.5.2024)