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Joint Formulary & PAD

Sodium picosulfate - Faecal impaction (children)

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Status 1

Red
Formulations :
  • Oral solution
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
BNF SPC
Un
Restrictions / Comments :
 

Status 2

Red
Formulations :
  • Sachets (powder)
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
BNF SPC
Un
Restrictions / Comments :
Important
ASPH: 2nd line after macrogol. RSFT: If Movicol/Laxido disimpaction regimen has been unsuccessful (with/without a stimulant laxative).

Documentation

  • No records returned.

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Sodium picosulfate
Indication :
Faecal impaction (children)
Group Name :
Keywords :
Brand Names Include :
Dulcolax Pico Twelve Plus, Picolax sachets
Important Information :
Off-label for faecal impaction
Latest Additions Date From :
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
Supporting Documents :
0
Traffic Light Entries :
2

Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Sodium picosulfate is used to treat.

Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Faecal impaction (children).

Committee Recommendations (1)

03 Jul 24 - 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.