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sodium picosulphate

sodium picosulphate

Sodium picosulfate, a stimulant laxative drug used to treat constipation. A brand name is Laxoberal.
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Low volume osmotic laxatives containing magnesium have been reported to be insufficient when used alone but are effective when combined with other agents such as sodium picosulphate. These agents, which are well tolerated and effective as compared to PEG, unfortunately have the risks of causing dehydration, electrolyte changes and magnesium retention due to osmotic activity (16).
A new approach in bowel preparation before colonoscopy in patients with constipation: A prospective, randomized, investigator-blinded trial
Changes in laxative medication use for constipation before abdominal massage (AM) and after abdominal massage (AM) at six-week intervention Number of prescriptions Macrogol 21 15 Latulose 3 1 Sodium picosulphate 1 1 Glycerin suppositories 4 1 Bisocodyl 1 0 Docusate sodium 1 0 Note: Table made from bar graph.
Abdominal massage in the management of chronic constipation for children with disability
ColonLYTELY, Dendy, Brighton East, Victoria), diphenylmethanes (such as bisacodyl and sodium picosulphate), magnesium preparations (e.g.
Fluid deficits and hypotension during colonoscopy
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