Samsung Prucalopride 1 mg Tablets (Prucalopride Succinate)

Adult dose

This medication is administered orally and can be taken at any time of the day, with or without food. Adults take 2 mg once daily. Elderly patients aged 65 and over should start with an initial dosage of 1 mg once daily, and may increase to 2 mg once daily if necessary. In patients with renal impairment, severe cases (GFR < 30 ml/min/1.73 m2) should receive 1 mg once daily. Patients with hepatic impairment, severe cases

This medication should not be used in certain patients. First, patients who are allergic to the active ingredient or excipients of this medication should not take it. Also, individuals with severe kidney disease requiring dialysis should not use this medication. Patients with intestinal function issues, intestinal obstruction, or severe inflammation may be at risk if they take this medication. Additionally, individuals with genetic disorders causing lactose intolerance should not take this medication. Patients with very poor kidney function should have their dosage reduced and be administered cautiously. Special precautions are necessary for individuals with other severe diseases affecting the heart, liver, lungs, or nervous system. Particularly, those with a history of cardiac arrhythmias or ischemic heart disease should take care when using this medication. Patients with very poor liver function should also have their dosage reduced. Caution is warranted when this medication is taken together with other drugs that may affect heart rhythm. When taking this medication, gastrointestinal symptoms such as headache, abdominal pain, nausea, and diarrhea may commonly occur. These symptoms tend to disappear within a few days after starting treatment. Occasionally, symptoms like dizziness, fatigue, and palpitations may also occur, so caution is needed. If new heart palpitations occur, it is essential to consult a doctor. In cases of severe diarrhea, the effectiveness of oral contraceptives may be reduced, so it is advisable to use additional contraceptive methods. This medication has a low potential for interactions with other drugs, but caution should be taken when used with specific medications as blood concentrations may change. Particularly, it is important to be careful when combined with drugs that may affect heart rhythm. Use of this medication is not recommended during pregnancy, and women of childbearing age should use effective contraceptives while taking it. The use of this medication is also not recommended for nursing mothers. It is advisable not to use this medication in children or adolescents under 18 years of age. In cases of overdose, symptoms such as headache, nausea, and diarrhea may occur, and treatment should be provided according to the symptoms. On the first day of taking this medication, dizziness or fatigue may occur, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. When storing this medication, keep it out of reach of children, avoid moisture, and store it in its original container.

Serious side effects

Palpitations (cardiac disorders), chest discomfort (systemic disorders and site of administration disorders)

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• tremors
• palpitations
• nausea
• diarrhea
• abdominal pain
• vomiting
• dyspepsia
• rectal bleeding

This medication should be stored in a container that is protected from light and air, avoiding areas with high humidity, at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain the medication's effectiveness and prevents deterioration.

Appearance

White to off-white round film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets/PTP[(14 tablets/Alu-Alu×2)]