PRODUCT DETAILS

About Prugonist 2 Tablet

PRUCALOPRIDE belongs to the group of medicines called gastrointestinal prokinetics used to treat chronic idiopathic constipation. Chronic idiopathic constipation is a functional bowel disorder characterized by difficult or incomplete and/or infrequent passage of stools that lasts for 3months or longer and is not caused by any disease or medication. 
 
PRUCALOPRIDE contains ‘prucalopride’, which acts on the muscle walls of the gut and increases bowel motility. Thereby, helping restore the normal functioning of the bowel and treating constipation. PRUCALOPRIDE helps treat chronic constipation in adults in whom laxatives do not work well. 
 
Take PRUCALOPRIDE as prescribed. You are advised to take PRUCALOPRIDE for as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as headache, diarrhea, nausea, and abdominal pain. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
 
Avoid taking PRUCALOPRIDE if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. PRUCALOPRIDE is not recommended for children below 18 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established. PRUCALOPRIDE may cause dizziness and tiredness, so drive only if you are alert. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and the medicines you are taking to rule out any unpleasant side effects or interactions.

Uses of Prugonist 2 Tablet

Chronic idiopathic constipation

Medicinal Benefits of Prugonist 2 Tablet

PRUCALOPRIDE belongs to the group of medicines called gastrointestinal prokinetics used to treat chronic idiopathic constipation. PRUCALOPRIDE acts on the muscle walls of the gut and increases bowel motility. Thereby, helping restore the normal functioning of the bowel and treating constipation. PRUCALOPRIDE helps treat chronic constipation in adults in whom laxatives do not work well. 

Directions for Use

Take PRUCALOPRIDE with or without food. Swallow PRUCALOPRIDE as a whole with water; do not crush or chew the tablet. Based on your condition, your doctor will decide for how long you need to take PRUCALOPRIDE.

Side Effects of Prugonist 2 Tablet

• Abdominal pain/cramps
• Headache
• Diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Dizziness
• Decreases appetite
• Disturbed digestion
• Tiredness
• Nausea

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take PRUCALOPRIDE if you are allergic to any of its contents, if you are on renal dialysis, have perforation/obstruction of the gut wall, inflammation of the intestinal tract, Crohn’s disease, toxic megacolon/megarectum or ulcerative colitis. Inform your doctor if you have AIDS, hormonal problems, neurological disease, suicidal tendency, mood disorder, cancer, heart, kidney, or liver problems. Avoid taking PRUCALOPRIDE if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. PRUCALOPRIDE is not recommended for children below 18 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established. PRUCALOPRIDE may cause dizziness and tiredness, so drive only if you are alert.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

PRUCALOPRIDE may have interacted with antihistamine (diphenhydramine).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

PRUCALOPRIDE may have interactions with renal dialysis, perforation/obstruction of the gut wall, inflammation of the intestinal tract, Crohn’s disease, toxic megacolon/megarectum, ulcerative colitis, mood disorders, and suicidal tendency.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

It is not known if alcohol interacts with PRUCALOPRIDE. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

PREGNANCY

PRUCALOPRIDE is not recommended during pregnancy. Use a reliable method of contraception while taking PRUCALOPRIDE. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, think you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.

BREAST FEEDING

PRUCALOPRIDE might pass into breastmilk. Avoid breastfeeding while taking PRUCALOPRIDE.

DRIVING

PRUCALOPRIDE is unlikely to affect your ability to drive. However, sometimes PRUCALOPRIDE might cause dizziness and tiredness, so drive only if you are alert.

LIVER

Please consult your doctor before taking PRUCALOPRIDE if you have liver impairment/liver disease.

KIDNEY

Please consult your doctor before taking PRUCALOPRIDE if you have kidney impairment/kidney disease.