Prumed CL 2mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Prumed CL 2mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of constipation. It increases the release of certain chemicals that improve the movement of food inside the intestine and help to increase gastric emptying of both liquid and solid.
Prumed CL 2mg 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 you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Uses of Prumed CL Tablet
Benefits of Prumed CL Tablet
In Treatment of Constipation
Constipation refers to infrequent or difficult bowel movements that can lead to bloating, discomfort, and a feeling of incomplete evacuation. Prumed CL 2mg Tablet helps relieve chronic constipation when laxatives have not worked by improving bowel motility and increasing complete bowel movements, which can reduce bloating and discomfort.
Side effects of Prumed CL Tablet
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 them
Common side effects of Prumed CL
- Decreased appetite
- Dizziness
- Indigestion
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- Dyspepsia
- Abnormal gastrointestinal sound
- Vomiting
- Flatulence
- Fatigue
How to use Prumed CL Tablet
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. Prumed CL 2mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.
How Prumed CL Tablet works
Prumed CL 2mg 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Prumed CL 2mg Tablet does not usually cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Prumed CL 2mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Prumed CL 2mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Prumed CL 2mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Prumed CL 2mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
CAUTION
Prumed CL 2mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Limited information is available on the use of Prumed CL 2mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Limited information is available on the use of Prumed CL 2mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
What if you forget to take Prumed CL Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Prumed CL 2mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Prumed CL 2mg 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Aminobenzamides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Selective Serotonin 5-HT4 Receptor Agonists
Interaction with drugs
Taking Prumed CL with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your electrocardiogram (ECG) regularly.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of disturbance in the heart rhythm.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your electrocardiogram (ECG) regularly.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of disturbance in the heart rhythm.
If concurrent use is essential, please consult with your doctor.
Atropine may block action of Prucalopride. Atropine may block action of Prucalopride.
Your doctor may monitor the treatment outcome and may modify the treatment protocol as per the observation.
Concurrent use may increase the blood levels of Prucalopride
Your doctor may monitor the treatment outcome and may modify the treatment protocol as per the observation.
Concurrent use may increase the blood levels of Prucalopride
Patient concerns
FAQs
How quickly does Prumed CL 2mg Tablet work?
Prumed CL 2mg 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.
Is Prumed CL 2mg Tablet safe in pregnancy?
Prumed CL 2mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy. Use during pregnancy should be avoided. It is important to consult your doctor before starting this medication. Additionally, women of childbearing potential should use effective contraception during treatment with this medicine.
When should I take Prumed CL 2mg Tablet?
Prumed CL 2mg 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.
When should I avoid taking Prumed CL 2mg Tablet?
You should avoid taking Prumed CL 2mg 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.
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Address: CO 36, Sector 3, Panchkula, Haryana 134109
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: April, 2026
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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: April, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Prumed CL 2mg Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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