Sodium picosulfate

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IUPAC_name = disodium 2- [bis(4-sulfonatooxyphenyl)methyl] pyridine

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CAS_number = 10040-45-6
ATC_prefix = A06
ATC_suffix = AB08
ATC_supplemental = ATC|A06|AB58
PubChem = 68654
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C = 18 | H = 13 | N = 1 | Na = 2 | O = 8 | S = 2
molecular_weight = 481.409 g/mol
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routes_of_administration = Oral

Sodium picosulfate (INN, also known as sodium picosulphate) is a contact laxative used as a treatment for constipation or to prepare the large bowel before colonoscopy or surgery.It is sold under the trade names Dulcolax, Laxoberal, Picolax, Guttalax and several others.

ide effects

The most common side effects of picosulfate are abdominal cramps and diarrhea.

The use of sodium picosulfate has also been associated with certain electrolyte disturbances, such as hyponatremia and hypokalemia. [cite journal | year = 2002 | month = February | title = Electrolyte disturbances with sodium picosulfate bowel cleansing products | author = ADRAC | journal = Aust Adv Drug React Bull | volume = 21 | issue = 1 [http://www.tga.gov.au/docs/html/aadrbltn/aadr0202.htm Free full text] from the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration]

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