Description
Picosul works by encouraging the muscles in your bowel to move waste products through your body. This helps you to go to the toilet. It usually has an effect within 6-12 hours. Picosul preparations are available to buy without a prescription at pharmacies and other retail outlets.
Indication
To make sure this is the right treatment for you, ask for advice from a doctor or pharmacist before you start using sodium picosulfate if any of the following apply to you:
- If you are pregnant, trying for a baby or breast-feeding. This is because, while you are expecting or feeding a baby, you should only take medicines on the recommendation of a doctor.
- If it is for a child. This is because laxatives should only be given to children on the advice of a doctor or healthcare professional.
- If you have severe pain in your tummy (abdomen) and feel sick.
- If you have recently had any bowel or abdominal surgery, or if you have been told you have an inflammatory bowel condition.