Introduction

Pico Plus is a medicine used to treat constipation. It is a laxative and helps you empty your bowels. It works by increasing movement in the intestine and provides relief from constipation.\n\nPico Plus should be taken in a dose as advised by your doctor and take it at a fixed time at night. You should not use this medicine for more than a few days unless your doctor tells you to. Some lifestyle changes can help with constipation, for example eating more fibre in foods such as fruit, vegetables and cereals, drinking plenty of fluids and taking regular exercise.\n\nThe most common side effects of taking this medicine are headache, nausea and vomiting. These are usually mild and go away after a couple of days. If they persist, your doctor may suggest ways of preventing or reducing them.\n\nBefore using this medicine you should tell your doctor if you have a blockage in your bowel, upset stomach or your bowel movements have been different for more than two weeks.

Uses of Pico Plus

Constipation

Side effects of Pico Plus

Vomiting
Headache
Nausea

How to use Pico Plus

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Pico Plus may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Pico Plus works

Pico Plus is a laxative. It works by increasing the movement of the intestines, thereby facilitating the passage of stool.

What if you forget to take Pico Plus?

If you miss a dose of Pico Plus, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Quick Tips

Together with Pico Plus, taking a fiber-rich diet containing whole grain bread and cereals, bran, fruits and green leafy vegetables, is essential to maintain healthy bowel function.
Avoid taking a Pico Plus for more than 1 week, unless prescribed by the doctor, as it leads to dependency on the laxative action to produce a bowel movement.
Take Pico Plus after 2 hours from other medicines, as it may interfere with the absorption of other medicines.
Pico Plus should be preferably taken at bedtime because it requires 6 to 8 hours to show impact.

Safety Advice

UNSAFE – Alcohol: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Pico Plus.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Pregnancy: Pico Plus is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Breastfeeding: Pico Plus is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Driving: It is not known whether Pico Plus alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Kidney: There is limited information available on the use of Pico Plus in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Liver: There is limited information available on the use of Pico Plus in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.