prucanetic 2 mg 20 tablets

PRUCANETIC is a medication used to stimulate gastrointestinal motility and treat chronic constipation in adults. It works by activating specific receptors in the intestines, helping to accelerate the movement of stool through the bowel and promote regular bowel movements.

It is intended for patients who have not achieved adequate relief with conventional laxatives and helps restore normal bowel function, improving quality of life while reducing persistent abdominal pain, bloating, and discomfort associated with chronic constipation.

PRUCANETIC Active Ingredient

• Prucalopride.

PRUCANETIC Strengths

• Film-coated tablets, 1 mg, pack of 20 tablets.

• Film-coated tablets, 2 mg, pack of 20 tablets.

PRUCANETIC Uses

• Treatment of chronic constipation in adults who have not responded adequately to other laxatives.

• Stimulates gastrointestinal and intestinal motility to promote regular bowel movements.

• Helps relieve bloating, gas, and abdominal pain associated with slow bowel transit and chronic constipation.

• Supports the restoration of normal physiological bowel function.

PRUCANETIC Dosage

The usual adult dose is one 2 mg tablet once daily, or as directed by the treating physician. The dose may be reduced to 1 mg once daily in older adults or in patients with severe renal or hepatic impairment, depending on the patient's clinical condition and response to treatment.

The tablet may be taken at any time of the day, with or without food, along with a full glass of water. Follow the prescribed dosage and dosing schedule carefully.

PRUCANETIC Side Effects

• Mild, temporary headache, especially during the first few days of treatment.

• Transient gastrointestinal disturbances such as nausea, diarrhea, or abdominal cramps.

• Mild dizziness, fatigue, or temporary tiredness during the day.

• Mild loss of appetite in some patients at the beginning of treatment due to increased gastrointestinal motility.

PRUCANETIC Contraindications

• Do not use this medication if you are allergic to prucalopride or any of the other ingredients in the formulation.

• It is contraindicated in patients with mechanical intestinal obstruction, intestinal perforation, or severe inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.

• This medication should not be used in patients undergoing dialysis or in those with severe hepatic impairment unless specifically recommended by a healthcare professional.

PRUCANETIC Alternatives

• Prucalopride.

• Resolor.

• Movicol.

• Biolax.

Use During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

This medication should be used with caution during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It is not recommended during pregnancy unless the physician determines that the expected therapeutic benefit outweighs the potential risk to the fetus, as there are insufficient data regarding its safety during pregnancy.

Breastfeeding women should consult their physician before using this medication, as the active ingredient may pass into breast milk. The physician will determine whether breastfeeding can continue or whether a safer alternative treatment is more appropriate based on the clinical condition of both the mother and the infant.

Storage Conditions

• Store in a cool, dry place at a temperature not exceeding 30°C.

• Keep the tablets in their original blister pack to protect them from moisture and direct sunlight.

• Store in a secure place out of the sight and reach of children.