.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.ATC.A.A06AG20

Information

name:SodiumPicosulfateCombinations
ATC code:A06AG20
route:oral
n-compartments1

Sodium picosulfate, in combination with magnesium citrate and citric acid, is used as a stimulant laxative for bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy. It is not systemically absorbed to a significant extent and is approved and used today for bowel preparation.

Pharmacokinetics

Pharmacokinetic parameters estimated, as sodium picosulfate combinations are minimally absorbed and little systemic PK data is published. Estimates made for healthy adults, oral administration.

References

  1. Hoy, SM, et al., & Wagstaff, AJ (2009). Sodium picosulfate/magnesium citrate: a review of its use as a colorectal cleanser. Drugs 69(1) 123–136. DOI:10.2165/00003495-200969010-00009 PUBMED:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19192941

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