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Prufast 2 Tablet is used to treat chronic idiopathic constipation(long-term constipation with no known cause). It contains prucalopride, which works on the muscles of the gut to increase movement and help restore normal bowel function. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects, such as headache, diarrhoea, nausea, and abdominal pain. Before using Prufast 2 Tablet, tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking other medications, or have any existing health conditions.
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About Prufast 2 Tablet
Prufast 2 Tablet is used to treat chronic idiopathic constipation (long-term constipation). Chronic idiopathic constipation is a condition where a person has infrequent, difficult, or incomplete bowel movements lasting for three months or more, without any known cause such as disease or medication.
Prufast 2 Tablet contains prucalopride, which works on the muscle walls of the gut to increase bowel movement, helping to restore normal bowel function and relieve chronic constipation.
Take Prufast 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 will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Avoid taking Prufast 2 Tablet if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or under 18 years old, as its safety is not established; Prufast 2 Tablet may cause dizziness and tiredness, so only drive if you feel alert, and always inform your doctor about your health and any medications you are using to prevent side effects or interactions.
Uses of Prufast 2 Tablet
Prufast 2 Tablet is used in the treatment of Chronic idiopathic constipation. The detailed use of Prufast 2 Tablet is as follows:
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It is not known if alcohol interacts with Prufast 2 Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.
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Prufast 2 Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy. Use a reliable method of contraception while taking Prufast 2 Tablet. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, think you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.
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Prufast 2 Tablet might pass into breastmilk. Avoid breastfeeding while taking Prufast 2 Tablet.
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Prufast 2 Tablet is unlikely to affect your ability to drive. However, sometimes Prufast 2 Tablet might cause dizziness and tiredness, so drive only if you are alert.
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Prufast 2 Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established.
Prufast 2 Tablet is used to treat chronic idiopathic constipation.
Prufast 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 Prufast 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 Prufast 2 Tablet for longer durations unless advised by the doctor, as it might lead to dependency on Prufast 2 Tablet for a bowel movement. Consult your doctor if your bowel movement is irregular even after taking Prufast 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.
Prufast 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.
Prufast 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, Prufast 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.
Prufast 2 Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy. Use a reliable method of contraception while taking Prufast 2 Tablet. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, think you are pregnant or are planning a pregnancy.
Take Prufast 2 Tablet as advised by your doctor. It can be taken at any time of the day. It is typically administered once daily orally, with or without food.
Prufast 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 Prufast 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 Prufast 2 Tablet.
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