Dulcolax Pico Liquid 300ml: Things you need to know
Dulcolax Pico Liquid
Short term relief of constipation.
What is Dulcolax Pico Liquid?
Dulcolax Pico Liquid provides short-term relief of constipation. Take this medicine at night to relieve symptoms of constipation by the morning. Does not help with weight loss. Overuse can be harmful.
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.
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.
Keep out of sight and reach of children.
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 (4.8% v/v), sodium hydroxide (for pH adjustment) and water.
How do I use Dulcolax Pico Liquid?
Dosage:
Adults and children over 12 years:
ONE to TWO 5ml spoonfuls at night for following morning relief. Do not take more medicine than the label tells you to.
Children under 12 years:
Not to be given without medical advice.
Caution: If laxatives are needed for more than five days in a row, or if symptoms persist, in particular if you have persistent abdominal pain or are passing blood, consult your doctor.
Laxatives do not affect the number of calories absorbed from food. This means they do not help with weight loss.
What are the side effects of Dulcolax Pico Liquid?
Possible side effects:
Common (affect between 1 in 10 and 1 in 100 people)
Diarrhoea.
Abdominal discomfort, pain, or cramps.
Uncommon (affect between 1 in 100 and 1 in 1000 people)
Feeling sick or vomiting.
Rare (affect between 1 in 1000 and 1 in 10,000 people)
Allergic reactions, such as swelling of the throat, face, and tongue (angioedema) or skin reactions.
If you have any concerns or queries regarding any side effects this medicine has caused or could cause you can call your GP or our pharmacist.
If you have any severe side effects stop use immediately and seek medical assistance as soon as possible.
