Uses

Used for bowel cleansing and as a stimulant-osmotic laxative before diagnostic procedures.

Do not use if

Gastrointestinal obstruction, bowel perforation, severe renal impairment, or hypersensitivity.

Diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, dehydration, or electrolyte disturbances may occur.

Maintain adequate hydration and monitor electrolyte balance.

Sodium picosulfate stimulates colonic motility while magnesium citrate formed in solution acts osmotically.

Store at room temperature.