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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
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
Comments :
No comments returned.
Documents :
Guidelines
No guidelines returned.
Other Drugs
Other Indications
- Constipation
- Faecal impaction (adults)
- Pre-operative bowel cleansing (adults)
- Pre-operative bowel cleansing (children)
Additional Documents
No additional documents returned.
Committee Recommendations
Date
Committee Name
Narrative
03 July 2024
Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC)
The Surrey Heartlands Area Prescribing Committee agreed the traffic light status of this drug and indication as part of the Joint Formulary review.
Associated BNF Codes
01. Gastro-Intestinal System
01.06.02. Stimulant laxatives