PAD Formulary : Surrey Heartlands
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PAD Profile : Sodium picosulfate - Pre-operative bowel cleansing (adults)

Keywords :
Magnesium citrate with sodium picosulfate
Brand Names Include :
Picolax, Citrafleet

Traffic Light Status

Status 1 of 2.

Status :
Red
Important
Formulations :
  • Sachets (powder)
Important Information :
Picolax sachets. SASH / RSFT = Plenvu (polyethylene glycol) is 1st line. ASPH = paediatrics only
Trust Alignment :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Links :
BNF NICE SPC
Comments :
No comments returned.
Documents :

Status 2 of 2.

Status :
Red
Important
Formulations :
  • Sachets (powder)
Important Information :
Citrafleet sachets. RSFT 2nd line if Picolax is unsuitable / unavailable.
Trust Alignment :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Links :
BNF NICE SPC
Comments :
No comments returned.
Documents :

Guidelines

No guidelines returned.

Other Drugs

Other Indications

Additional Documents

No additional documents returned.

Committee Recommendations

Date
Committee Name
Narrative
04 December 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
01.06.05. Bowel cleansing preparations
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