Picoprep Orange 3 x 20g Sachets
Product Information
PICOPREP ORANGE is used to remove the bowel contents and cleanse it prior to gastrointestinal examination (such as colonoscopy, barium enema x-ray examination), prior to intravenous pyelograms (IVP) or colorectal surgery, in adults and children 9 years of age and over.PICOPREP ORANGE contains sodium picosulfate, citric acid and magnesium carbonate. Citric acid reacts with magnesium carbonate to form magnesium citrate. Sodium picosulfate and magnesium citrateboth act as laxatives in the intestine. Sodium picosulfate works by being broken down by intestinal bacteria and then acting on the lining in your intestine to stimulate bowel movements. This results in watery stool or bowel motions which removes the bowel contents and ensures the bowel is clean before the examination or procedure. The bowel needs to be clean before the examination or procedure.PICOPREP ORANGE produces watery stools or bowel motions within 2 to 3 hours after the first dose and may cause frequent loose bowel motions depending on your individual response.You should discuss with your doctor or prescriber what is going to happen before you have the examination or procedure. Your doctor or prescriber however, may prescribe PICOPREP ORANGE for another purpose.Ask your doctor, prescriber or pharmacist if you have any questions about why this medicine has been prescribed for you or how you are to take it.
| Warnings | Do not take PICOPREP ORANGE if you have, or have had, any of the following medical conditions:Kidney failure or diseaseGastrointestinal obstruction(a blockage in the stomach or bowel)Gastric retention (the stomach retaining its food)Bowel perforation (a hole in the stomach, small intestine or large intestine)Toxic colitis (a poisonous and inflamed large bowel)Toxic megacolon (a poisonous and enlarged large bowel)Ileus (a condition where the bowel does not work properly)Stoma (a surgical opening from the large bowel through the lower abdomen or stomach to the outside)If your child is under the age of 9 yearsYou are hypersensitive to or have had an allergic reaction to any of theingredients listed at the end the enclosed leaflet. Symptoms of an allergic reaction may include: cough, shortness of breath, wheezing or difficulty breathing;swelling of the face, lips,tongue, throat or otherparts of the body; rash, itching or hives on the skin; fainting; or hay feverlike symptoms.If you think you are having an allergic reaction, do not take any more of the medicine and contact your doctor immediately or go to the Accident and Emergency department at the nearest hospital.The expiry date (EXP) printed on the pack has passed.The packaging is torn, shows signs of tampering or it does not look quite right.If you are not sure when you should start taking PICOPREP ORANGE contact your doctor, prescriber or pharmacist. This medicine may not be right for you. Read the label before purchase. Follow the directions for use. Incorrect use could be harmful. If symptoms persist talk to your health professional.All reasonable efforts have been made to ensure that ingredient listings for products displayed on this website are up to date, accurate and complete. Please check ingredient listings for products before use or check in store. |
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Ingredients
Each sachet contains sodium picosulfate, magnesium carbonate hydrate and citric acid, as the active ingredients. It also contains natural orange flavour and natural Stevia sweetener.This medicine does not contain lactose, sucrose, gluten, tartrazine, any azo dyes or sulfites.