About SODIUM PICOSULPHATE
This medicine isa laxative. It works by causing you to have diarrhea to clean your colon. Cleaning your colon will help your doctor see inside of it more clearly during colonoscopy. This medicine is available only with your doctors prescription.
Pharmaceutical Excellence and PuritySodium Picosulphate is crafted to meet stringent pharmaceutical standards, with an assay range between 98.5% and 101.0% and minimal impurities such as heavy metals (10 ppm). It is an ideal raw material for pharmaceutical applications, ensuring safety and efficacy in final formulations.
Safe Packaging and Reliable SupplyProduct is packaged securely in HDPE drums or containers equipped with double polyethylene bags. This preserves product integrity during transportation and storage, maintaining the crystalline quality and minimizing the risk of contamination for manufacturers, traders, and exporters.
Optimal Storage and Shelf LifeTo ensure the stability and maximum shelf life of 24 months, sodium picosulphate should be stored in a cool, dry place, shielded from sunlight and moisture. Proper storage helps retain its effectiveness and prevents decomposition or loss on drying.
FAQs of SODIUM PICOSULPHATE:
Q: How is sodium picosulphate typically used in pharmaceuticals?
A: Sodium picosulphate is most commonly used as an active ingredient in oral laxatives and stool softening products, helping to stimulate bowel movements and alleviate constipation.
Q: What are the recommended storage conditions for sodium picosulphate?
A: It is advised to store sodium picosulphate in a cool, dry location, away from direct sunlight and moisture, to ensure its quality and stability throughout its 24-month shelf life.
Q: When does sodium picosulphate start to decompose during heating?
A: This compound starts to decompose at approximately 220C, which is its melting point, so it should not be exposed to high temperatures during handling and storage.
Q: Where is sodium picosulphate manufactured and supplied from?
A: Sodium picosulphate is produced and exported by manufacturers and traders based in India, catering to global pharmaceutical markets.
Q: What are the key quality parameters of this product?
A: It features a purity of at least 99%, an assay between 98.5% and 101.0%, loss on drying no more than 0.5%, heavy metal content not exceeding 10 ppm, and a pH range of 4.0-6.5 in a 5% solution.
Q: How does sodium picosulphate benefit pharmaceutical formulations?
A: Sodium picosulphate offers reliable efficacy as a stimulant laxative, is freely soluble in water, and is provided in highly pure form, ensuring compatibility with stringent pharmaceutical requirements.
Q: What is the packaging process for sodium picosulphate?
A: The product is packaged in HDPE drums or containers with an additional layer of double polyethylene bags, preserving its quality and preventing contamination during transit and storage.