Prucalopride

What it is used for

Prucalopride tablets are indicated for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) in adults. Prucalopride tablets are a serotonin-4 (5-HT 4 ) receptor agonist indicated for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) in adults.

How to take it

Take 1 prucalopride tablet each day or as directed by your healthcare provider. Take prucalopride tablet exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to take it. Take prucalopride tablet with or without food.

Side effects, and when to stop

Prucalopride tablet may cause serious side effects, including: unusual changes in mood or behavior, thoughts of hurting yourself, trying to hurt yourself, or suicide. Stop taking prucalopride tablet right away and tell your healthcare provider immediately if your depression gets worse, you feel sad, hopeless, begin to have thoughts of suicide, thoughts of hurting yourself or you have tried to hurt yourself or if you develop new depression.

The most common side effects of prucalopride tablet include: headache nausea dizziness gas stomach area (abdominal) pain or bloating diarrhea vomiting fatigue These are not all the possible side effects of prucalopride tablet. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Who should not take it

Do not take prucalopride tablet if you: are allergic to prucalopride tablets. Allergic reaction symptoms may include trouble breathing, rash, itching and swelling of your face, lips, tongue or throat. have a tear in your stomach or intestinal wall (bowel perforation), a bowel blockage (intestinal obstruction) or serious conditions of the intestinal wall such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.

Before taking prucalopride tablet, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you: have or have had depression, suicidal thoughts or actions, or mood problems. have kidney problems. Your healthcare provider may give you a lower dose of prucalopride tablet. are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

It is not known if prucalopride tablet will harm your unborn baby. are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Prucalopride can pass into your breastmilk. Talk with your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby if you take prucalopride tablet. Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

Storing it

Store prucalopride tablet at room temperature between 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C). Store prucalopride tablet in the original container to protect from moisture. Keep prucalopride tablet and all medicines out of the reach of children.