{"id":21423,"date":"2022-05-23T06:57:08","date_gmt":"2022-05-23T06:57:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=21423"},"modified":"2022-05-23T15:00:32","modified_gmt":"2022-05-23T15:00:32","slug":"prucalopride-orifarm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/prucalopride-orifarm\/","title":{"rendered":"Prucalopride Orifarm &#8211; Prucalopride uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>1 mg, 2 mg&nbsp;film-coated tablets<br>prucalopride<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Prucalopride Orifarm is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Prucalopride Orifarm contains the active substance prucalopride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prucalopride Orifarm belongs to a group of medicines that increase intestinal motility (&nbsp;gastrointestinal&nbsp;prokinetics).&nbsp;It acts on the muscle wall of the intestine and helps to restore normal intestinal function.&nbsp;Prucalopride Orifarm is used to treat&nbsp;chronic&nbsp;constipation in adults where laxatives do not work well enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Should not be given to children and adolescents under 18 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prucalopride contained in Prucalopride Orifarm may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you take Prucalopride Orifarm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not take Prucalopride Orifarm:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to prucalopride or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>if you have\u00a0kidney failure\u00a0that requires\u00a0dialysis.<\/li><li>if you suffer from\u00a0perforation\u00a0or\u00a0obstruction\u00a0of the intestinal wall, severe\u00a0inflammation\u00a0of the intestinal tract, such as\u00a0Crohn&#8217;s disease,\u00a0ulcerative colitis,\u00a0or toxic megacolon\/megarectum.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before taking Prucalopride Orifarm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take special care with Prucalopride Orifarm and tell your doctor if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>suffers from serious kidney disease.<\/li><li>suffers from serious liver disease.<\/li><li>is under the ongoing supervision of a doctor for a serious medical problem such as lung or heart disease, problems with the nervous system or mental health problems, cancer,\u00a0AIDS,\u00a0or a hormonal disorder.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have very severe diarrhea,&nbsp;birth control pills&nbsp;may not work properly and the use of an additional method of contraception is recommended.&nbsp;See the instructions in the patient information for the&nbsp;contraceptive pill&nbsp;you are taking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Prucalopride Orifarm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prucalopride Orifarm with food and drink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Prucalopride Orifarm can be taken with or without food and drink at any time of the day or night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prucalopride Orifarm should not be used during pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to have a baby.<\/li><li>Use a reliable method of contraception while taking Prucalopride Orifarm to prevent pregnancy.<\/li><li>If you become pregnant during treatment with Prucalopride Orifarm, tell your doctor.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Prucalopride passes into breast milk as you breastfeed.\u00a0You should not breastfeed during treatment with Prucalopride Orifarm.\u00a0Talk to your doctor about this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Prucalopride Orifarm is unlikely to affect your ability to drive and use machines.\u00a0However, Prucalopride orifarm may cause dizziness and fatigue, especially during the first day of treatment and this may affect the ability to drive and use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prucalopride Orifarm contains lactose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to take Prucalopride Orifarm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take Prucalopride Orifarm every day for as long as your doctor prescribes it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor may want to assess your condition and benefit from continued treatment after the first four weeks and thereafter at regular intervals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The usual&nbsp;dose&nbsp;of Prucalopride Orifarm for most patients is a 2 mg tablet once a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are over 65 years of age or have severe liver disease, the starting dose is 1 mg tablet once a day which your doctor may increase to 2 mg once a day, if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor may also recommend a lower&nbsp;dose&nbsp;of a 1 mg tablet once a day if you have severe kidney disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The effect of the medicine will not be better if you take a higher&nbsp;dose&nbsp;than the recommended one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prucalopride Orifarm is for adults only and should not be taken by children and adolescents under 18 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you take more Prucalopride Orifarm than you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.\u00a0If a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must adhere to a\u00a0dose\u00a0prescribed by your doctor.\u00a0If you take more Prucalopride Orifarm than you should, you may have diarrhea, headaches, and\/or nausea.\u00a0If you get diarrhea, make sure you drink enough water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Prucalopride Orifarm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten tablet.&nbsp;Take your next&nbsp;dose&nbsp;at the usual time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop taking Prucalopride Orifarm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you stop taking Prucalopride Orifarm, your constipation symptoms may return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.\u00a0The side effects\u00a0usually appear at the beginning of the treatment and usually disappear within a couple of days with continued treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Very common (may affect more than 1 user in 10):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>headache.<\/li><li>nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>decreased appetite.<\/li><li>dizziness.<\/li><li>vomiting, indigestion (\u00a0dyspepsia\u00a0), flatulence, and abnormal bowel movements.<\/li><li>fatigue.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>tremors,\u00a0migraines.<\/li><li>dizziness (\u00a0vertigo\u00a0).<\/li><li>palpitation.\u00a0If you get a palpitation, tell your doctor.<\/li><li>rectal bleeding increased the frequency of urination (\u00a0pollakiuria\u00a0).<\/li><li>fever and malaise.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Prucalopride Orifarm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the blister and carton after EXP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Store in the original package.&nbsp;Moisture sensitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the pack and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is prucalopride succinate equivalent to 1 mg or 2 mg prucalopride.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are\u00a0Tablet core:\u00a0Lactose monohydrate;\u00a0microcrystalline cellulose;\u00a0colloidal\u00a0anhydrous silica;\u00a0magnesium stearate.\u00a0Tablet coating:\u00a0Hypromellose;\u00a0macrogol;\u00a0polysorbate 80;\u00a0titanium dioxide (E171).\u00a0The 2 mg tablet also contains red iron oxide (E172).<em><br><\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1 mg:<\/strong>&nbsp;White to off-white, round, 6 mm film-coated tablet marked \u201cC\u201d on one side and \u201c11\u201d on the other side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2 mg:<\/strong>&nbsp;Pink, round, 8 mm film-coated tablet marked \u201cC\u201d on one side and \u201c12\u201d on the other side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perforated unit dose blisters (showing weekdays): 7 x 1, 14 x 1, 28 x 1, 84 x 1 tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blister: 28, 30, 56, 60, 90, 98, 100 tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Orifarm Generics A \/ S<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Energizer 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5260 Odense S<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Denmark<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chanelle Medical<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dublin Road<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Loughrea, Co.&nbsp;Galway<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ireland<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Orifarm Generics A \/ S<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Energizer 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5260 Odense S<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Denmark<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Local representative<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Orifarm Generics AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 56048<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>102 17 Stockholm&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>info@orifarm.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This medicinal product is authorized under&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>the European Economic Area under the names:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DK, SE, NO, FI: Prucalopride Orifarm<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prucalopride Orifarm belongs to a group of medicines that increase intestinal motility ( gastrointestinal prokinetics). It acts on the muscle wall of the intestine and helps to restore normal intestinal function. 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