What are the uses of Picolax?

Picolax Syrup is a medicine that is used for the treatment of Constipation, Bowel evacuation and other conditions.
The complete list of uses and indications for Picolax Syrup is as follows:

Reviews - Picolax Syrup Uses

The following are the results of on-going survey on TabletWise.com for Picolax Syrup. These results only indicate the perceptions of the website users. Please base your medical decisions only on the advice of a doctor or a registered medical professional.
Uses
The most commonly reported use of this medicine is for 'Constipation'.
Use Users Percentile Effective
Constipation55
Bowel evacuation10
  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell
Participants: 65
Effective
8 out of 14 users report that this medicine is effective.
Effective Users Percentile
Works8
Does not work6
Participants: 14
Timing
Users report most commonly using this medicine 'after food'.
Frequency Users Percentile
Empty Stomach0
Before food0
After food6
Anytime0
Participants: 6
Regularity
2 out of 5 users report that they regularly use this medicine to manage their health.
Users Percentile
Yes, always, to control health problem2
No, only when problem occurs or worsens3
Participants: 5
Time of Use
Users report most commonly using this medicine at 'night only'.
Timing Users Percentile
Night only4
Morning only1
Afternoon only1
Afternoon and night1
Morning and afternoon1
Participants: 8
Self-medication/Prescription
4 out of 8 users report that the medicine has been prescribed by a doctor.
Users Percentile
Prescribed by a doctor4
Not prescribed by a doctor4
Participants: 8
Adherence
Users report always adhering to the prescribed schedule.
Users Percentile
Always2
Often0
Sometimes2
Never1
Participants: 5
Reason for Non-adherence
"I am afraid of side effects" is the most commonly reported reason for non adherence of this medicine.
Reason Users Percentile
I am afraid of side effects1
Participants: 1
Ease of Usage
Users most commonly report that it is very difficult to take this medicine as prescribed.
Difficulty Users Percentile
Very2
Participants: 2
Habit Forming
0 out of 1 users report that this medicine is habit forming.
Users Percentile
Yes, is habit forming0
No, not habit forming1
Participants: 1
Stopped Using
1 out of 1 users report that they have stopped using this medicine.
Users Percentile
Yes, stopped using1
No, never stopped using0
Participants: 1
Reason to Stop Using
'Side effects too severe' is the most commonly reported reason to stop using this medicine.
Reason Users Percentile
Side effects too severe1
Participants: 1
Cheaper Alternative
0 out of 1 users report that they have tried cheaper alternatives to this medicine.
Users Percentile
Yes, tried cheaper alternative0
No, not tried cheaper alternative1
Participants: 1
Cheaper Alternative Effectiveness
No data has been collected for this survey

Picolax Syrup Working, Mechanism of Action and Pharmacology

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Last updated date

This page was last updated on 9/27/2020.
This page provides information for Picolax Syrup Uses in English.
Constipation

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