Sodium picosulfate

Product Name: Sodium picosulfate

Alias: 4,4'-(2-Pyridinylmethylene)bis(phenol)bis(sulfuric acid sodium) salt;DA 1773;DA-1773;LA 391;C13072;Sodium Picosulfate (50 mg);Bisacodyl IMpurity D;SodiuM Picosulphate USP

CAS NO: 10040-45-6

Appearance: white powder

MF: C18H13NO8S2.2Na

Usage: Delay evacuant

Sodium picosulfate (also known as sodium picosulphate) is a contact stimulant laxative used as a treatment for constipation or to prepare the large bowel before colonoscopy or surgery. It is sold under the trade names Sodipic Picofast, Laxoberal, Laxoberon, Purg-Odan, Picolax, Guttalax, Namilax, Pico-Salax, PicoPrep, and Prepopik,among others.

Effects

Orally administered sodium picosulfate is generally used for thorough evacuation of the bowel, usually for patients who are preparing to undergo a colonoscopy. It takes 12–24 hours to work, since it works in the colon.