Prulicon 2 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 24.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 720.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 240.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Prucalopride succinate |
| Company | Navana pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Symptomatic treatment of chronic constipation in adults
Pharmacology
- Selective stimulator of 5-HT4 receptors
- No interaction with hERG channel or 5-HT1 receptors
Dosage & Administration
- 2 mg once daily for adults
- 1 mg once daily for older people
- Not recommended for children and adolescents
Interaction
- Low interaction potential with other medicinal products
- No clinically relevant effects on certain medications
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to the active substance or excipients
- Renal impairment requiring dialysis
Side Effects
- Headache
- Gastrointestinal symptoms (abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea)
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy
- Use effective contraception during treatment
- Not recommended during breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in severe renal impairment
- Caution in severe hepatic impairment
- Possible reduced efficacy of oral contraceptives
- Lactose content warning for patients with rare hereditary problems
Use in Special Populations
- 1 mg once daily for severe renal impairment
- 1 mg once daily for severe hepatic impairment
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms include headache, nausea, diarrhea
- Supportive and symptomatic treatment recommended in case of overdose
Therapeutic Class
- Osmotic purgatives
Storage Conditions
- Store at room temperature, below 30°C
- Do not remove desiccant
- Dispense in original bottle