Short term relief of prolonged and recurrent constipation and for the management of constipation of any etiology.

Sodium Picosulfate is a triarylmethane group derivative stimulant laxative. After oral administration it is activated by the colonic bacteria and acts locally in the colon. The active form then stimulates the nerve endings of the intestinal wall and result in colonic peristalsis with promotion of accumulation of water and electrolytes in the colonic lumen. This results in stimulation of defecation, reduction of transit time and softiening of the stool. Stimulation of the rectum causes increased motility and a feeling of rectal fullness. The rectal effect may help to restore the ''call to stool''

For oral administration. The following dosages are recommended to be taken at night to produce evacuation the following morning. It is recommended to start with the lowest dose. The dose may be adjusted up to the maximum recommended dose to produce regular stools. The maximum recommended daily dose should not be exceeded:
Picolax Tablet and Oral Solution:Adults and children over 10 years: 5-10 mg or 1-2 teaspoonful per dayChildren (4 -10 years): 2.5-5 mg or 1/2-1 teaspoonful per dayChildren (1 month - 4 years of ago): 0.25 ml/ kg body weight per day
Use in Pregnancy & lactationPregnancy: Pregnancy category B drug. Sodium Picosulfate should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. 
Lactation: Sodium Picosulfate are not excreted into the breast milk.

The concomitant use of diuretics or adreno-corticosteroids may increase the risk of electrolyte imbalance if excessive doses are taken. Concurrent administration of antibiotics may reduce the laxative action of this product.

Ileus or gastrointestinal obstruction, severe painful or feverish acute abdominal conditions including appendicitis, associated with nausea and vomiting, acute inflammatory bowel diseases, severe dehydration, known hypersensitivity to Sodium Picosulfate or any other component of the product.

Hypersensitivity, dizziness, syncope, vasovagal response, gastrointestinal disorders, diarrhoea, Abdominal pain and abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting.

Prolonged excessive use may lead to fluid and electrolyte imbalance and hypokalemia. It should not be taken by children under 10 years without medical advice.Harmful for those suffering from alcoholism. To be taken into account in pregnant or breast-feeding women, children and high-risk groups such as patients with liver disease or epilepsy.

Laxatives when taken in chronic over dosage may cause chronic diarrhoea, abdominal pain, hypokalemia, secondary hyperaldosteronism and renal calculi. Renal tubular damage, metabolic alkalosis and muscle weakness secondary to hypokalemia have also been described in association with chronic laxative abuse.

· Store in cool & dry place, protected from light.
· Keep out of reach of children.