Picoprep Orange Bowel Preparation Sachets 2 X 20g

Picoprep Orange Bowel Preparation Sachets 2 x 20g

Bowel emptying and cleansing by means of total gastrointestinal tract perfusion in preparation for GI examination (such as colonoscopy, barium enema x-ray examination), prior to intravenous pyelograms (IVP) or colorectal surgery, in adults and children 9 years of age and over. 

CONTRAINDICATIONS: Renal impairment, GI obstruction, gastric retention, bowel perforation, toxic megacolon, toxic colitis, ileus, those with a stoma or hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. Children < 9 years. 

PRECAUTIONS: Debilitated patients or patients with severe ulcerative colitis, pre-existing electrolyte disturbances, heart conditions, dehydration, congestive heart failure, diabetes, impaired gag reflex, who are unconscious or semi-unconscious, who are prone to regurgitation or aspiration and particularly those with nasogastric intubation. 

INTERACTIONS: Oral medication taken within one hour of commencing PICOPREP ORANGE may be flushed from the GI tract and not absorbed. Antibiotics, low-dose contraceptive pill, calcium channel blockers, diuretics or other medications that may affect electrolyte levels and other bowel cleansing preparations or laxatives. Diabetic patients may require adjustment of their diabetic medication. 

ADVERSE EFFECTS: Nausea, abdominal fullness and bloating, abdominal cramps, vomiting, anal irritation.