- Constipation
- Adults: 10 -15 drops nocte
- 2-5 years: 2 – 3 drops nocte
- 6 -10 years: 2- 5 drops nocte
Suspension: Each ml contains sodium picosulfate 7.5mg.
Taken in the evening.
To be taken with a lot of water.
Not to be taken continuously for > 5 days.
Contact stimulant laxative.
It works by increasing the activity of the bowel muscle. It also works by helping the fat and water in the stool mass to soften the stool.
- Frequent watery bowel movements
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Bloating
- Headache
- Abdominal cramps
- Dehydration
- Fainting
- Intestinal obstruction
- Undiagnosed abdominal condition
- Severe dehydration.
- Amoxicillin
- Doxycycline
- Furosemide
- Prednisolone
Drug Status
Availability | Prescription or OTC by Pharmacist |
Pregnancy | Not recommended |
Breastfeeding | Unknown |
Schedule | Not controlled |
BRAND NAME | STRENGTH | FORMULATION | PACK SIZE | MANUFACTURER | DISTRIBUTOR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Skilax | 7.5mg/mL | Suspension | 15mL | Highnoon Labs | Harley’s Ltd |
Skilax | 5mg | Tablet | 60’s | Highnoon Labs | Harley’s Ltd |