Prucalopride
Prucalp Tablets:
Description
Composition:
Each tablet contains:
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Prucalopride 1mg , 2mg
Product Type:
Selective 5-HT₄ receptor agonist (Prokinetic agent for chronic constipation)
Quantity:
Available in blister packs of 10
Strength/Dosage:
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Prucalp 1mg: Prucalopride 1mg per tablet
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Prucalp 2mg: Prucalopride 2mg per tablet
Dosage:
As prescribed by the physician. Typically:
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Adults: 2mg once daily (can be reduced to 1mg in elderly patients or those with renal impairment)
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Patients with severe renal impairment: 1mg once daily
Indications:
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Chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) in adults who have not responded adequately to laxatives
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Improves colonic motility by stimulating peristalsis
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Helps in relieving bloating, straining, and incomplete evacuation