Manufacturer: Zydus Cadila
Salt Composition : Prucalopride(2mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Prudac 2 Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you're given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are headache, nausea, abdominal pain, decreased appetite, dizziness, and dyspepsia. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine may cause diarrhea, so it is better to take plenty of fluids while taking this medicine as it may help to prevent dehydration.
Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should avoid this medicine if you are suffering from bleeding ulcers of the stomach. Consult with your doctor if are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Prudac 2 Tablet is a selective 5-HT4 receptor agonist that has high intrinsic activity. It indirectly stimulates the release of acetylcholine, a chemical messenger that increases the motility of the intestine and treats even chronic (long-term) constipation very effectively.
Prucalopride is rapidly absorbed (Cmax attained 2–3 hours after single 2 mg oral dose) and is extensively distributed. Metabolism is not the major route of elimination.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Prudac
Headache
Nausea
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Decreased appetite
Dizziness
Indigestion
Prucalopride is contraindicated where there is hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients, renal impairment requiring dialysis, intestinal perforation or obstruction due to structural or functional disorder of the gut wall, obstructive ileus, severe inflammatory conditions of the intestinal
Prudac 2 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Prudac 2 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Prudac 2 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Prucalopride is used to treat chronic idiopathic (unknown cause) constipation (CIC). It works by increasing peristalsis (contractions) in the colon, leading to an increase in the number of bowel movements. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Drug-Drug Interactions: PRUCALOPRIDE may interact with an antihistamine (diphenhydramine).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have renal dialysis, perforation/obstruction of the gut wall, inflammation of the intestinal tract, Crohn’s disease, toxic megacolon/megarectum, ulcerative colitis, mood disorders, or suicidal tendency.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Prudac 2 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Prudac 2 Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Prudac 2 Tablet helps treat chronic constipation and improve bowel movements, when laxatives have failed to provide adequate relief.
It can be taken with or without food, at any time of the day.
It may cause diarrhea. Drink plenty of water and inform your doctor if it bothers you.
Inform your doctor if your constipation has not improved even after four weeks of taking this medication.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Prudac 2 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. How quickly does Prudac 2 Tablet work?
Prudac 2 Tablet has been found to act rapidly but the effect varies from person to person. This is because the response to a particular medication varies in every patient. Usually, the medicine generates a bowel movement within 2-3 hours. However, it may take about 4-5 days to show complete effect and rapid bowel movements.
Q. Is Prudac 2 Tablet safe in pregnancy?
No, Prudac 2 Tablet is not safe to be taken during pregnancy. There are few reported cases of spontaneous abortion that have been noted when given in pregnant women. There is little evidence of use of Prudac 2 Tablet in pregnant women. Therefore, its use during pregnancy should be avoided. It is important to consult your doctor before starting this medication.
Q. When should I take Prudac 2 Tablet?
Prudac 2 Tablet can be taken at any time of the day. Normally, it is taken orally with or without food once daily. The exact dosage of this medication is to be decided by your prescribing physician. Usually, it is taken as 2 milligrams per day.
Q. Can Prudac 2 Tablet cause gastroparesis?
Prudac 2 Tablet has been proven to be beneficial in cases of gastroparesis and constipation. Gastroparesis is a condition where there is reduced movement of the gut that leads to delayed emptying of the stomach and constipation. Generally, this occurs in conditions like diabetes or after surgery.
