Prucalopride (2mg)
Consticalo 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.
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 themCommon side effects of Consticalo
10 tablets
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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. Consticalo 2 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Consticalo 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.
Related Warnings
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Consticalo 2 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Consticalo 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.
Consticalo 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.
Consticalo 2 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Consticalo 2 Tablet may cause dizziness and tiredness, especially on the first day of treatment, and this may have an effect on driving and use of machines.
Consticalo 2 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Consticalo 2 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Consticalo 2 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Consticalo 2 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Consticalo 2 Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Consticalo 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.
No, Consticalo 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 Consticalo 2 Tablet in pregnant women. Therefore, its use during pregnancy should be avoided. It is important to consult your doctor before starting this medication.
Consticalo 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.
Consticalo 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.
You should avoid taking Consticalo 2 Tablet if you are allergic to it. It should also be avoided if you have a tear in your stomach or intestinal wall, a bowel blockage or inflammatory conditions of the intestinal wall like Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. Always consult your doctor before starting the medication. The doctor should be informed about any ongoing medication and conditions you have.
