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A valid physical prescription must be provided before we can send this product out via mail or courier. Private Prescription medicines are not eligible for a government PBS subsidy. The full cost of the prescribed medicine is covered by the patient. The cost of which may be claimed from private health insurance providers depending on the level of cover. Healthylife Pharmacy will provide an official receipt for private prescription items to facilitate eligible claims.
- Product info
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Picosalax Bowel Preparation Powder for Oral Solution 2 Sachets
Description:
Picosalax is used to clear the bowels before x-ray, endoscopy or surgery. It produces watery stools which empties and cleans the bowel before the procedure.
Each dose of Picosalax usually produces a bowel movement within 2 to 3 hours, depending on your individual response.
Ingredients:
Each Picosalax sachet contains 10 mg of sodium picosulfate, 3.5 g of light magnesium oxide and 12 g of citric acid (forming magnesium citrate in solution) as the active ingredients. It contains the following inactive ingredients:
- potassium bicarbonate
- saccharin sodium
- orange flavour.
The orange flavour contains lactose (approximately 4.5 mg per sachet).
This medicine contains 195 mg potassium per sachet.
This medicine does not contain, sucrose, gluten, tartrazine or any other azo dyes.
Usage Directions:
Follow all directions given to you by your doctor or pharmacist carefully. They may differ from the information contained in this leaflet.
Adults and children 9 years and over
For adults and children 9 years and over, the usual dose is two sachets but the timing of each dose can vary and may depend on the time of your examination.The contents of each of two sachets may be taken several hours apart on the day before the examination (DAY BEFORE regimen) or over two days (SPLIT-DOSE regimen). Your doctor will advise you which way to take your Picosalax.
In some circumstances, your doctor may choose to modify these dose instructions. Follow the doctor's instructions carefully.
The sachets must be made up in water before drinking. The detailed instructions for reconstituting the sachets are in the carton.
Your doctor will have informed you of the dose that you should take and when to take it.
It is important that you follow the instructions specifically given by the hospital and that you drink plenty of clear fluids.
Storage:
Keep this medicine in the pack until it is time to take it. If you open the sachets too soon the powder may not keep well.
Store below 30°C.
Warnings:
This product is a Pharmacist Only Medicine and requires pharmacist advice. This medicine may not be right for you. Always read the label and follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional. Keep out of reach of children.
- Delivery info
Delivery Charges
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FREE standard shipping on orders $70+ (save $5.95).
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FREE express shipping* on orders $99+ (save $8.95)
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Ordering a prescription item? You’ll automatically receive free standard shipping, too.** How good!
* A shipping handling fee may apply at the checkout for orders weighing 10kg or more
** Any cold-chain items will carry a $9.95 Express Cold-Chain Shipping fee
See shipping & returns policy for more details.
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- Returns & exchanges
How Do Returns & Refunds Work?
All products you buy from the Healthylife website are covered by the Healthylife Returns Policy.
Please read our full Returns Policy to find out how to return a product that is faulty or if you have changed your mind.
How We Handle Them:
Change of Mind
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If you've had a change of mind about an item you have ordered, we'll need to receive it back to us unopened and unused, in the original packaging.
Faulty Item
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If the item you have received is faulty, please contact us with a detailed description of the product fault, alongside a photo if possible.
Allergic Reaction
- In the rare instance you've had an allergic reaction to a product, please discontinue use of the product immediately. We may reach out for further information on the reaction.
Allergy returns must be less than 20% used upon arrival back to us.
Incorrect / Damaged Items
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If you have received an item that isn't what you ordered, or it arrived damaged, please take a photo and contact us within 7 days of delivery.
Please don't dispose of the item without informing us.
What Items Are Restricted For Returns*?
We will not accept Change of Mind Returns for the following items:
- Rapid antigen tests
- Baby formula
- Prescription Medicine
- Compounded ‘Pharmacy Only’ Items
- Perfumes & Colognes
- Refrigerated Items
- Bulk / Special Orders
- Personalised items, digital downloads, prepaid cards or vouchers;
- Clearance items;
- Items that are advertised as not eligible for change of mind returns.
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