Dulcolax Pico Liquid

• Adults and children over 10: one or two 5ml spoonfuls (5 to 10ml) at night. If you have not taken it before, start with one 5ml spoonful and increase to two if needed.
• Stop taking it once your bowel movements are back to normal.
• Children under 10: only give it on a doctor's advice. For ages 4 to 10, the usual dose is half to one 5ml spoonful (2.5 to 5ml) at night when a doctor recommends it.
• Do not take it every day for more than 5 days. If you need a laxative every day, or have stomach pain that does not go away, see your doctor.
• Drink plenty of water while taking it.

Safety information

Who should not use it

Do not take if you are allergic to sodium picosulfate or any of the ingredients; if you are severely dehydrated; if you have a blocked bowel (ileus or intestinal obstruction) or a serious abdominal condition such as appendicitis; if you have severe stomach pain with nausea, vomiting or a fever; or if you have inflammation of the bowel.

Warnings & precautions

Using laxatives too much or for too long can upset your body's balance of fluids and salts (including low potassium). Laxatives do not help with weight loss, and using them this way can be harmful. Some people feel dizzy or faint, or get stomach cramps. If this happens, do not drive or do anything that needs care until it passes. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you take water tablets (diuretics), steroids such as prednisolone, or antibiotics, as these may interact. Contains alcohol (250mg of ethanol in each 5ml), and methyl and propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218, E216), which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).

Pregnancy & breastfeeding

Do not take it during pregnancy, especially in the first three months, unless your doctor advises it. If you are breastfeeding, only take it on medical advice.

Possible side effects

Very common: diarrhoea. Common: stomach discomfort, cramps or pain. Uncommon: nausea, vomiting and dizziness. Rarely, fainting or a skin rash or itching. Stop taking it and see a doctor straight away if you have signs of a severe allergic reaction.

Always read the label

This is a medicine. Always read the label and patient information leaflet before use. If symptoms persist, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Sodium picosulfate 5mg in each 5ml (as sodium picosulfate monohydrate). Also contains ethanol (250mg in each 5ml), methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218), propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216), saccharin sodium, glycerol, carmellose sodium and tutti frutti flavouring.

Dulcolax Pico Liquid - Patient Information Leaflet