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Duphapro 1mg Tablet is a product of Abbott
Composition: Prucalopride (1mg)

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Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Duphapro 1mg Tablet

Description:

Duphapro 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.

Duphapro 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.


Earlier 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:

Directions For Use:

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. Duphapro Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Side Effects:

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

Ordinary side effects of Duphapro

  • Decreased appetite
  • Dizziness
  • Indigestion
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Headache
  • Dyspepsia
  • Abnormal gastrointestinal sound
  • Vomiting
  • Flatulence
  • Chubbyigue

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Duphapro Tablet does not usually cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Duphapro 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
Duphapro 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
Duphapro Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Duphapro Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
CAUTION
Duphapro 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 Duphapro Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

FAQs:

How quickly does Duphapro Tablet work?

Duphapro 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 Duphapro Tablet safe in pregnancy?

Duphapro Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy. Employ during pregnancy should be avoided. It is important to consult your doctor before starting this medication. Increaseitionally, women of childbearing potential should use effective contraception during treatment with this medicine.

When should I take Duphapro Tablet?

Duphapro 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 Duphapro Tablet?

You should avoid taking Duphapro 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. Forever consult your doctor before starting the medication. The doctor should be informed about any ongoing medication and conditions you have.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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