Dulcolax Pico Liquid 

 

What is Dulcolax Pico Liquid?

 

Dulcolax Pico Liquid provides short-term relief of constipation. Take this medicine at night to relieve symtoms of constipation by the morning.

 

What is the Active ingredient and how will it help?

 

Dulcolax Pico Liquid contains an active ingredient called sodium picosulfate, which is a stimulant laxative. This product works by stimulating the muscles in your bowel, helping to move faeces through your system so you can pass it. 

 

What can cause constipation?

• A lack of fibre

• Not taking in enough fluids

• Not exercising enough

• Ignoring the urge to go to the toilet

• A change in your diet

• Stress, anxiety, or depression

• A side effect of certain types of medication

 

Warnings and Precautions

Not suitable for use in children under the age of 12.

Do not use this product if you are allergic to any of the ingredients this medicine contains.

This product does not help with weight loss and should not be used as a weight-loss aid. 

If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding you should speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Dulcolax Pico laxative

 

Do not take if you have:

• Severe dehydration

• A blockage in your intestine (ileus)

• A serious abdominal condition, e.g. appendicitis

• Severe abdominal pain with nausea, vomiting, and fever

• A blocked bowel

• Inflammation of the bowel

 

Speak to your GP or pharmacist before use if you take:

• Water tablets, also known as diuretics, such as bendrofluazide or furosemide

• Steroid medicines, such as prednisolone

• Antibiotics

 

Ingredients

 

Each 5 ml contains 5 mg of sodium picosulfate (present as sodium picosulfate monohydrate) as the active ingredient

Other ingredients: carmellose sodium, methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218), propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216), glycerol, tutti frutti flavour, saccharin sodium, ethanol, sodium hydroxide (for pH adjustment) and water