Prucalax Tablet

Quick info

Prucalax Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of constipation. It increases the release of certain chemical that improves the movement of food inside the intestine and helps to increase gastric emptying of both liquid and solid. Prucalax 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.

How it works

Prucalax 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.

Direction of use

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. Prucalax Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Tips

• Prucalax 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.