The active ingredients of Picoprep® are sodium picosulfate and magnesium citrate. Sodium picosulfate is a topically acting stimulant laxative that stimulates the mucosa of both the colon and rectum. Magnesium citrate acts as an osmotic laxative by retaining fluid in the colon. The combined action of the two ingredients has a “cleansing” effect on the intestines.
Picoprep® is indicated to clean the bowel prior to Xray examination or endoscopy, to clean the bowel prior to surgery when judged clinically necessary.
Picoprep® has approved dosing for children as of 1 year old and adults.