Picovil 5mg Oral Suspension 100 ml in 1 bottle

Last Updated: August 2nd, 2023

Picovil 5mg Oral Suspension is a product of Fibovil Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Composition: Sodium Picosulfate (5mg)

Pack of 100 ml

₹ 89

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All Details About Picovil 5mg Oral Suspension

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Picovil 5mg Oral Suspension

Description:

Picovil 5mg Oral Suspension is a medicine used to treat constipation. It is a laxative and helps you empty your bowels. It works by increasing movement in the intestine and provides relief from constipation.

Picovil 5mg Oral Suspension should be taken in a dose as advised by your doctor. Take it at a fixed time at night. You should not use this medicine for more than a few days unless your doctor tells you to. Some lifestyle changes can help with constipation, for example eating more fiber in foods such as fruit, vegetables, and cereals, drinking plenty of fluids, and taking regular exercise.

The most common side effects of taking this medicine are nausea, vomiting, and headache. These are usually mild and go away after a couple of days. If they persist, your doctor may suggest ways of preventing or reducing them.

Earlier using this medicine you should tell your doctor if you have a blockage in your bowel, upset stomach or your bowel movements have been different for more than two weeks.

Uses:

Treatment of Constipation

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Picovil 5mg Oral Suspension may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Picovil

Abdominal pain
Abdominal cramp
Abdominal discomfort
Diarrhea

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Picovil 5mg Oral Suspension.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Picovil 5mg Oral Suspension is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Picovil 5mg Oral Suspension is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Picovil 5mg Oral Suspension alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Picovil 5mg Oral Suspension in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Picovil 5mg Oral Suspension in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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