Prulicon 1 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 14.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 420.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 140.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Prucalopride succinate |
| Company | Navana pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
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