PRULICON 1 mg contains Prucalopride 1 mg. It is a selective serotonin (5-HT4) receptor agonist medicine used to treat chronic constipation by stimulating bowel movement.
Uses:
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Treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation in adults
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Improvement of bowel movement frequency
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Relief of constipation symptoms such as difficulty in passing stool and incomplete bowel emptying
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Management of constipation when other laxatives are not effective (as prescribed)
Dose:
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Adults: Usually 2 mg once daily, or as directed by a physician
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Elderly patients: Usually 1 mg once daily, which may be adjusted as advised
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Take the medicine with or without food at the same time each day
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Dose may be adjusted according to patient response and kidney function
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Do not change the dose without medical advice