Prulicon 1 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 14.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 420.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 140.00

Medicine Details

Indications

  • Symptomatic treatment of chronic constipation in adults

Pharmacology

  • Prucalopride acts as a selective stimulator of the 5-HT4 receptors in the gastrointestinal tract

Dosage & Administration

  • 2 mg once daily for adults
  • Start with 1 mg once daily for older people

Interaction

  • Low interaction potential with other drugs
  • Possible increase in systemic exposure with ketoconazole
  • No clinically relevant effects on the pharmacokinetics of certain drugs in healthy subjects

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to the active substance or excipients
  • Renal impairment requiring dialysis

Side Effects

  • Most frequently reported adverse reactions are headache and gastrointestinal symptoms (abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea)

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Not recommended during pregnancy
  • Effective contraception is recommended during treatment
  • Not recommended during breastfeeding based on animal studies

Precautions & Warnings

  • Dose adjustment for severe renal impairment
  • Caution in severe hepatic impairment
  • Possible reduction in efficacy of oral contraceptives with severe diarrhea
  • Contains lactose, not recommended for certain hereditary conditions

Use in Special Populations

  • Dose adjustment for renal impairment and severe hepatic impairment

Overdose Effects

  • Symptoms may include headache, nausea, and diarrhea
  • Treatment is symptomatic and supportive measures may be required

Therapeutic Class

  • Osmotic purgatives

Storage Conditions

  • Store at room temperature, below 30°C
  • Dispense in original bottle

Related Brands