Prucalopride 1mg

Prucalopride 1mg — Uses and Benefits

Prucalopride is mainly used for the treatment of chronic constipation in adults who have not had enough relief from other laxatives.

WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS USED FOR

• Long-term (chronic) constipation that does not respond well to regular laxatives
• Improving the frequency and ease of bowel movements
• Reducing symptoms like straining, hard stools, and a feeling of incomplete emptying

HOW IT WORKS

• It stimulates specific receptors in the gut wall
• This increases the natural movement (motility) of the bowel
• It helps stool pass through the intestines more easily and regularly

WHAT IT IS NOT USED FOR

• It is not used for sudden or short-term constipation caused by diet or travel
• It is not a painkiller and does not treat stomach pain unrelated to constipation
• It is not used for diarrhoea or other unrelated digestive conditions
• It should not be used as a substitute for a healthy diet, fluids, and exercise unless your doctor says otherwise

How to Use Prucalopride 1mg

HOW TO TAKE IT

• Take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually once a day
• It can be taken with or without food
• Swallow the tablet with a glass of water
• Try to take it at the same time every day to maintain steady effect
• Do not increase or decrease the dose on your own

IF YOU MISS A DOSE

• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember on the same day
• If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one and continue as usual
• Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed one

STORAGE

• Store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep the medicine in its original pack until it is time to take it
• Keep out of reach and sight of children
• Do not use the medicine after the expiry date printed on the pack

Prucalopride 1mg — Side Effects

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Headache
• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Abdominal pain or cramping
• Dizziness

LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Loss of appetite
• Fatigue or tiredness
• Vomiting
• Indigestion

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS — STOP AND SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY

• Severe or worsening stomach pain
• Signs of an allergic reaction such as rash, swelling of face or throat, or difficulty breathing
• Palpitations or irregular heartbeat
• Severe diarrhoea leading to dehydration

This is not a complete list. Report any unusual or persistent symptom to your doctor or pharmacist.

Prucalopride 1mg — Safety Information and Precautions

This is a prescription-only medicine in India and should be used only under the guidance and monitoring of a registered doctor.

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU

• Are allergic to prucalopride or any other ingredient in the tablet
• Have a bowel condition such as a blockage or severe inflammation of the intestine
• Have a perforation or serious structural problem in the bowel wall

TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING IF YOU

• Have kidney disease, especially if you are on dialysis
• Have liver disease
• Have any heart-related problems
• Are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding
• Are taking any other medicines for constipation or gut motility

MEDICINES THAT CAN INTERACT

• Other laxatives or gut motility medicines
• Medicines affecting heart rhythm
• Any other prescription or over-the-counter medicine, so always share your full medicine list with your doctor

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I take this medicine long term?

Your doctor will decide the duration based on how you respond; do not continue beyond the advised period without review.

Will this medicine work immediately?

Most people notice improvement in bowel movements within the first week, but response can vary.

Can I take other laxatives along with this medicine?

• Only if your doctor specifically advises it, as combining medicines can increase side effects.
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