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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Oct 22, 2024 | 7:36 PM IST
Prutide-2 Tablet is used to treat chronic idiopathic constipation. It contains prucalopride, which acts on the muscle walls of the gut, increases bowel motility and helps restore the normal functioning of the bowel. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects, such as headache, diarrhoea, nausea, and abdominal pain. Before taking this medicine, inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.
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Composition :

PRUCALOPRIDE-2MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Spacilac Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Prutide-2 Tablet

Prutide-2 Tablet is used to treat chronic idiopathic constipation. Chronic idiopathic constipation is a functional bowel disorder characterised by difficult or incomplete and/or infrequent passage of stools that lasts for 3months or longer and is not caused by any disease or medication. 
 
Prutide-2 Tablet contains ‘prucalopride’, which acts on the muscle walls of the gut, and increases bowel motility. Thereby, helps restore the normal functioning of the bowel and treats constipation. Prutide-2 Tablet helps treat chronic constipation in adults in whom laxatives do not work well. 
 
You are advised to take Prutide-2 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as headache, diarrhoea, nausea, and abdominal pain. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
 
Avoid taking Prutide-2 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Prutide-2 Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Prutide-2 Tablet may cause dizziness and tiredness, so drive only if you are alert. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and the medicines you are taking to rule out any unpleasant side effects or interactions.

Uses of Prutide-2 Tablet

Treatment of Chronic idiopathic constipation

Medicinal Benefits

Prutide-2 Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called gastrointestinal prokinetics used to treat chronic idiopathic constipation. Prutide-2 Tablet acts on the muscle walls of the gut and increases bowel motility. Thus, helps restore the normal functioning of the bowel and treats constipation. Prutide-2 Tablet helps treat chronic constipation in adults in whom laxatives do not work well. 

Side Effects of Prutide-2 Tablet

  • Abdominal pain/cramps
  • Headache
  • Diarrhoea
  • Vomiting
  • Tiredness
  • Nausea

Directions for Use

Swallow Prutide-2 Tablet as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not take Prutide-2 Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components, if you are on renal dialysis, have perforation/obstruction of the gut wall, inflammation of the intestinal tract, Crohn’s disease, toxic megacolon/megarectum or ulcerative colitis. Inform your doctor if you have AIDS, hormonal problems, neurological disease, suicidal tendency, mood disorder, cancer, heart, kidney or liver problems. Avoid taking Prutide-2 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Prutide-2 Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Prutide-2 Tablet may cause dizziness and tiredness, so drive only if you are alert.

Therapeutic Class

GASTROPROKINETIC AGENTS

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Try maintaining a balanced diet that includes fresh fruits and vegetables.

  • Stay hydrated, drink enough water and fluids.

  • Exercise regularly, and stay fit.

  • Get enough sleep.

  • Try making time to empty your bowels whenever the body tells you to.

  • Eat food rich in fibre such as whole-wheat bread, oatmeal, flaxseed, nuts, beans, lentils, fruits (berries, apples, oranges, bananas, pears, figs) and vegetables (broccoli, spinach, sweet potatoes, avocados).

Habit Forming

No

What if I have taken an overdose of Prutide-2 Tablet

Take Prutide-2 Tablet only as prescribed by the physician. Please make sure not to take more than the recommended dose as it could lead to an overdose. Symptoms of overdose may include headache, nausea, and diarrhoea. If you experience these symptoms or suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.
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Alcohol

Caution

It is not known if alcohol interacts with Prutide-2 Tablet . Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Prutide-2 Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy. Use a reliable method of contraception while taking Prutide-2 Tablet . Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, think you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Prutide-2 Tablet might pass into breastmilk. Avoid breastfeeding while taking Prutide-2 Tablet .

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Driving

Caution

Prutide-2 Tablet is unlikely to affect your ability to drive. However, sometimes Prutide-2 Tablet might cause dizziness and tiredness, so drive only if you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have liver impairment/liver disease.

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Kidney

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment/kidney disease.

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Children

Unsafe

Prutide-2 Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established.

Country of origin

India
Other Info - PRU0111

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FAQs

Prutide-2 Tablet is used to treat chronic idiopathic constipation.
Prutide-2 Tablet acts on the muscle walls of the gut and increases bowel motility. Thereby, helps restore the normal functioning of the bowel and treats constipation.
Diarrhoea might occur if Prutide-2 Tablet is taken in larger doses. Drink lots of fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. Contraceptive pills might become ineffective in case of severe diarrhoea. In such conditions, use an extra method of contraception.
Do not take Prutide-2 Tablet for longer durations unless advised by the doctor as it might lead to dependency on Prutide-2 Tablet for a bowel movement. Consult your doctor if your bowel movement is irregular even after taking Prutide-2 Tablet for four weeks.
Drink plenty of fluids and consume fibre-rich food, whole-grain bread, unprocessed bran, fruits and vegetables. Try to exercise regularly.
If you miss a dose, try to take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the scheduled dose instead. Avoid taking the double dose as it might cause unpleasant side effects or overdose.
Prutide-2 Tablet may cause side effects such as vomiting, nausea, diarrhoea, headache, tiredness and stomach cramps/pain. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Prutide-2 Tablet has been shown to act quickly but the effect varies from person to person. This is because each patient reacts differently to particular medication. Generally, Prutide-2 Tablet causes a bowel movement within 2-3 hours. However, it may take about 4-5 days to show full effect and rapid bowel movements.
Prutide-2 Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy. Use a reliable method of contraception while taking Prutide-2 Tablet . Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, think you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.
Take Prutide-2 Tablet as advised by your doctor. It can be taken at any time of the day. It is usually taken once a day orally with or without food.
Prutide-2 Tablet has been proven to be beneficial in cases of gastroparesis and constipation. Gastroparesis is a disorder that stops or slows the food movement from stomach to small intestine, even though there is no blockage in the intestines or stomach.
You should avoid taking Prutide-2 Tablet if you are allergic to it, if you have a tear in your intestinal or stomach wall, a bowel blockage or inflammatory conditions of the intestinal wall like ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease. Always consult your doctor before starting Prutide-2 Tablet .

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