Calopride 1mg Tablet

Calopride 1mg 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.

Calopride 1mg 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, and abdominal pain. 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 are pregnant or breastfeeding.

• Constipation

Constipation
Calopride 1mg Tablet helps to stimulate bowel movements. It increases the movement of the intestines, this helps empty your bowels and relieve constipation. Emptying of both solid and liquid wastes relieves the pain and discomfort caused due to constipation and improves your quality of life. Eat more high- fiber foods including fruit and vegetables and drink plenty of water to prevent constipation from happening.

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 Prucalshil

• Headache
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the strips/film with wet hands. Keep it in your mouth but do not swallow it. Calopride 1mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Calopride 1mg 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.

• Calopride 1mg 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.

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