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Sodium picosulfate - Pre-operative bowel cleansing (adults)

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Status 1

Red
Formulations :
  • Sachets (powder)
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
BNF SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important
Picolax sachets. SASH / RSFT = Plenvu (polyethylene glycol) is 1st line. ASPH = paediatrics only
 

Status 2

Red
Formulations :
  • Sachets (powder)
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
BNF SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important
Citrafleet sachets. RSFT 2nd line if Picolax is unsuitable / unavailable.

Documentation

  • No records returned.

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Sodium picosulfate
Indication :
Pre-operative bowel cleansing (adults)
Group Name :
Keywords :
Magnesium citrate with sodium picosulfate
Brand Names Include :
Picolax, Citrafleet
Important Information :
Latest Additions Date From :
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
Supporting Documents :
0
Traffic Light Entries :
2

Other Indications

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Other Drugs

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Committee Recommendations (1)

04 Dec 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.