Ezylife Oral Solution
Sodium picosulfate
Pharmasia Ltd.
| Pack size | 100 ml, 50 ml |
|---|---|
| Unite Price | 150.00, 85.00 BDT |
Indications
Ezylife Oral Solution is used for:
Constipation, Bowel evacuation before investigational procedures
Adult Dose
Oral
Constipation
Adult: 5-10 mg as a single dose, usually at bedtime.
Bowel evacuation before investigational procedures
Adult: 10 mg, w/ Mg citrate, given in the morning and again in the afternoon of the day before examination.
Child Dose
Oral
Constipation
Child: 1 mth to <4 yr 0.25 mg/kg. Max: 5 mg; 4-10 yr 2.5-5 mg; >10 yr 5-10 mg. Doses are usually given at night.
Bowel evacuation before investigational procedures
Child: 1 mth to <4 yr 0.25 mg/kg. Max: 5 mg; 4-10 yr 2.5-5 mg; >10 yr 5-10 mg. Doses are usually given at night.
Renal Dose
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contra Indications
Acute inflammatory bowel diseases, severe dehydration, ileus or intestinal obstruction, severe painful and/or feverish acute abdominal conditions (e.g. appendicitis) potentially associated w/ nausea and vomiting.
Precautions
Childn. Pregnancy and lactation.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Increased risk of electrolyte imbalance w/ diuretics or adreno-corticosteroids. Increased sensitivity to cardiac glycosides resulting from electrolyte imbalance. Reduced laxative action w/ antibiotics.
Side Effects
Side effects of Sodium picosulfate :
Abdominal discomfort (e.g. abdominal pain and cramps), diarrhoea. Rarely, allergic reactions (e.g. skin reactions, angioedema).
Mode of Action
Sodium picosulfate is a locally acting laxative which has a dual action of stimulating the mucosa of both the large intestine causing colonic peristalsis and of the rectum causing increased motility and a feeling of rectal fullness.
Note
Ezylife Oral Solution generic name is Sodium picosulfate. Ezylife Oral Solution is manufactured by Pharmasia Ltd.Ezylife is availble in all over Bangladesh.
Mes BD drug index information on Ezylife Oral Solution is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.