Picloo Suspension
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Picloo Suspension is a medicine used to treat constipation. It is a laxative and helps you empty your bowels. It works by increasing movement in the intestine and provides relief from constipation.
Picloo Suspension should be taken in a dose as advised by your doctor. Take it at a fixed time at night. You should not use this medicine for more than a few days unless your doctor tells you to. Some lifestyle changes can help with constipation, for example eating more fiber in foods such as fruit, vegetables, and cereals, drinking plenty of fluids, and taking regular exercise.
The most common side effects of taking this medicine are nausea, vomiting, hypermagnesemia, dizziness, and headache. These are usually mild and go away after a couple of days. If they persist, your doctor may suggest ways of preventing or reducing them.
Before using this medicine you should tell your doctor if you have a blockage in your bowel, upset stomach or your bowel movements have been different for more than two weeks.
Uses of Picloo Suspension
Benefits of Picloo Suspension
In Constipation
Picloo Suspension is a laxative that treats constipation by drawing water into the bowels thereby making stools softer and easier to pass. This medicine may take 6 to 12 hours to start working, therefore it is best to take it at bedtime. Take it as instructed even if it seems that it is not working as expected. Talk to your doctor if you are still constipated. Constipation is a common problem that can cause significant pain and discomfort. This medicine can relieve the discomfort and improve your quality of life. To prevent constipation from happening it may help to eat more high-fibre foods including fruit and vegetables and drink plenty of water.
Side effects of Picloo Suspension
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Picloo
- Abdominal discomfort
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Increased magnesium level in blood
- Abdominal cramp
- Dizziness
- Abdominal pain
How to use Picloo Suspension
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Picloo Suspension may be taken with or without food.
How Picloo Suspension works
Picloo Suspension is a laxative. It works by increasing the movement of the intestines, thereby facilitating the passage of stool.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Picloo Suspension. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Picloo Suspension is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Picloo Suspension may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Picloo Suspension alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CAUTION
Picloo Suspension should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Picloo Suspension in patients with liver disease.
What if you forget to take Picloo Suspension?
If you miss a dose of Picloo Suspension, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Together with Picloo Suspension, taking a fiber-rich diet containing whole grain bread and cereals, bran, fruits and green leafy vegetables, is essential to maintain healthy bowel function.
- Avoid taking a Picloo Suspension for more than 1 week, unless prescribed by the doctor, as it leads to dependency on the laxative action to produce a bowel movement.
- Take Picloo Suspension after 2 hours from other medicines, as it may interfere with the absorption of other medicines.
- Picloo Suspension should be preferably taken at bedtime because it requires 6 to 8 hours to show impact.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Diphenylmethanes
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Stimulant Laxatives / Purgatives
Interaction with drugs
Taking Picloo with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood potassium levels during the simultaneous use of these medicines and adjust doses accordingly if necessary.
Concurrent use may increase
Your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of disturbance in heart rhythm.
Your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of disturbance in heart rhythm.
Your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of disturbance in heart rhythm.
Your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of disturbance in heart rhythm.
Patient concerns
FAQs
What is Picloo Suspension used for?
Picloo Suspension is used for the short-term relief of occasional constipation. It helps trigger bowel movements by stimulating the intestines.
How quickly does Picloo Suspension work?
Although the exact onset time may vary, the effect of Picloo Suspension usually begins within 6 to 12 hours after taking it. That’s why it is often recommended to take it at bedtime.
Is Picloo Suspension safe for children?
No, Picloo Suspension is not recommended for children under 12 years of age, unless advised by a doctor.
What are the serious side effects of Picloo Suspension?
Although rare, serious side effects of Picloo Suspension include dizziness or fainting (especially due to dehydration), severe stomach pain, electrolyte imbalance (low potassium), and allergic reactions like swelling or rash. If you experience any of these symptoms, stop the medicine and seek medical advice.
Who should not take Picloo Suspension?
Individuals should not take Picloo Suspension if they have a blocked bowel or severe stomach pain, are dehydrated, have inflammatory bowel disease, are allergic to any ingredient in the medicine, or have hereditary fructose intolerance.
Can I take Picloo Suspension daily for constipation?
No, you should not use Picloo Suspension continuously for more than 5 days without consulting a doctor. Long-term use can harm your gut and cause dehydration.
Does Picloo Suspension help with weight loss?
No, Picloo Suspension does not help with weight loss. It only causes water loss through diarrhea, which can be harmful.
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