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Picoprep

Picoprep Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

Manufacturer:

Ferring

Distributor:

Metro Drug
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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation
For Sodium picosulfate + Magnesium oxide + Citric acid (PICOPREP) no clinical data on exposed pregnancy are available. Studies in animals have shown reproductive toxicity. As picosulfate is a stimulant laxative, for safety measure, it is preferable to avoid the use of Sodium picosulfate + Magnesium oxide + Citric acid (PICOPREP) during pregnancy.
There is no experience with the use of Sodium picosulfate + Magnesium oxide + Citric acid (PICOPREP) in nursing mothers. However, due to the pharmacokinetic properties of the active ingredients, treatment with Sodium picosulfate + Magnesium oxide + Citric acid (PICOPREP) may be considered for females who are breastfeeding.