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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Oct 3, 2024 | 1:13 PM IST

Piclin Solution is used to treat short-term, occasional constipation. Besides this, it may also be used to clear the bowel before medical examinations such as colonoscopy or surgery. This medicine contains sodium picosulphate, which stimulates mucosa in the large intestine and encourages the muscles in the bowel to move waste easily. This increases bowel motility and helps in providing relief from constipation.

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Manufacturer/Marketer

Menarini India Pvt Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-27

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About Piclin Solution

Piclin Solution belongs to the group of medicines called stimulant laxatives used to treat short-term, occasional constipation. Constipation refers to infrequent bowel movements in which the stools are often dry, painful and hard to pass. Symptoms include incomplete bowel movements, dry, hard stools, which are difficult to pass.

Piclin Solution contains ‘sodium picosulphate’, which stimulates mucosa in the large intestine and encourages the muscles in the bowel to move waste easily; this increases bowel motility. Thereby, Piclin Solution helps in providing relief from constipation. Piclin Solution may also be used to clear the bowel before medical examinations such as colonoscopy or surgery.

Take Piclin Solution as prescribed. In some cases, Piclin Solution may cause common side effects, such as diarrhoea, abdominal pain/cramps, and abdominal discomfort. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Consult your doctor before taking Piclin Solution if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not take Piclin Solution for more than a week as it might cause dependency on Piclin Solution for a bowel movement. Drink plenty of fluids whilst taking Piclin Solution to prevent dehydration. Piclin Solution should be given to children only if prescribed by the doctor.

Uses of Piclin Solution

Piclin Solution is used in the treatment of constipation.

Medicinal Benefits

Piclin Solution belongs to the group of medicines called stimulant laxatives used to treat short-term, occasional constipation. Piclin Solution may also be used to clear the bowel before medical examinations such as colonoscopy or surgery. Piclin Solution stimulates mucosa in the large intestine and encourages the muscles in the bowel to move waste easily; this increases bowel motility. Thereby, Piclin Solution helps in providing relief from constipation. 

Directions for Use

Shake the bottle well before use and take the prescribed dose/quantity as directed by the physician.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Piclin Solution

  • Abdominal pain/cramps
  • Diarrhoea
  • Abdominal discomfort

Drug Warnings

Do not take Piclin Solution if you are allergic to any of its components; if you have severe dehydration, intestinal blockage, appendicitis, blocked bowel, inflammation of the intestines or severe abdominal pain with vomiting, nausea, and/or fever. Do not take Piclin Solution for more than a week as it might cause dependency on Piclin Solution for a bowel movement; talk to your doctor if constipation lasts for more than a week. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Piclin Solution may interact with diuretics (furosemide, bendrofluathiazide), steroid (prednisolone), and antibiotics.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have appendicitis, intestinal blockage, severe abdominal pain, intestinal obstruction, severe dehydration, or inflammation of the intestines.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • FUROSEMIDE
  • BENDROFLUMETHIAZIDE
  • PREDNISOLONE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Try maintaining a balanced diet that includes fresh fruits and vegetables.
  • Stay hydrated, drink enough water and fluids.
  • Exercise regularly, and stay fit.
  • Get enough sleep.
  • Try making time to empty your bowels whenever the body tells you to.
  • Eat food rich in fibre such as whole-wheat bread, oatmeal, flaxseed, nuts, beans, lentils, fruits (berries, apples, oranges, bananas, pears, figs) and vegetables (broccoli, spinach, sweet potatoes, avocados).

Disease/Condition Glossary

Constipation: It refers to infrequent bowel movements. The stools are often dry, painful and hard to pass. Constipation is a condition in which the person has fewer than three bowel movements in a week. However, bowel patterns may vary from person to person. Symptoms include bloating, abdominal pain, and feeling as if the bowel movement is incomplete. Constipation occurs when the muscle contractions in the large intestine slow down, which causes the incomplete elimination of the bowel from the body. Constipation could be associated with a sudden change of diet, a diet with less fibre, not drinking enough liquids, lack of exercise, loss of tone of the bowel muscles in older people, or having to stay in bed for a longer duration. 

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Alcohol

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It is not known if alcohol interacts with Piclin Solution . Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

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Pregnancy

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Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant; your doctor will prescribe it only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

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Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding. Your doctor will decide if it can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Caution

Piclin Solution is unlikely to affect your ability to drive. However, drive only if you are alert.

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Liver

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Please consult your doctor if you have liver impairment/liver disease.

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Kidney

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Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment/kidney disease.

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Children

Consult your doctor

Piclin Solution should be given to children only if advised by the doctor.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

A Menarini India Pvt Ltd, B-801, Safal Pegasus, Prahalad Nagar Road, Anand Nagar, Ahmedabad ? 380015, Gujarat, India
Other Info - PIC0138

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FAQs

Piclin Solution is used to treat constipation. It may also be used to clear the bowel before medical examinations such as colonoscopy or surgery.
Piclin Solution stimulates mucosa in the large intestine and encourages the muscles in the bowel to move waste easily; this increases bowel motility. Thereby, Piclin Solution helps in providing relief from constipation.
Piclin Solution usually produces a bowel movement in 6-12 hours. However, it might sometimes take longer to show the effect.
Diarrhoea might occur if Piclin Solution is taken in larger doses. Stop taking Piclin Solution and consult your doctor if you experience diarrhoea. Drink lots of fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea.
Do not take Piclin Solution for more than 5 days as it might lead to dependency on Piclin Solution for a bowel movement. It might also cause an imbalance of electrolytes and dehydration. Consult your doctor if your bowel movement is irregular even after taking Piclin Solution for a week.
Drink plenty of fluids and consume fibre-rich food, whole-grain bread, unprocessed bran, fruits and vegetables. Try to exercise regularly.
Piclin Solution does not help with weight loss. It does not reduce the absorption of nutrients or calories. However, Piclin Solution might cause dehydration which may seem like weight loss. To avoid dehydration, drink plenty of fluids.

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