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PAD Profile : Sodium picosulfate - Faecal impaction (children) Important

Brand Names Include :
Dulcolax Pico Twelve Plus, Picolax sachets
Important Information :
Off-label for faecal impaction

Traffic Light Status

Status 1 of 2.

Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Oral solution
Trust Alignment :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Links :
BNF NICE SPC
Un
Comments :
No comments returned.
Documents :

Status 2 of 2.

Status :
Red
Important
Formulations :
  • Sachets (powder)
Important Information :
ASPH: 2nd line after macrogol. RSFT: If Movicol/Laxido disimpaction regimen has been unsuccessful (with/without a stimulant laxative).
Trust Alignment :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Links :
BNF NICE SPC
Un
Comments :
No comments returned.
Documents :

Guidelines

No guidelines returned.

Other Drugs

Other Indications

Additional Documents

No additional documents returned.

Committee Recommendations

No committee recommendations returned.

Associated BNF Codes

01. Gastro-Intestinal System
01.06.02. Stimulant laxatives
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