Pioride 2mg Tablet

Short Description

Pioride 2mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat constipation by increasing the release of certain chemicals that improve the movement of food inside the intestine and gastric emptying.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Pioride 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.

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. Pioride 2mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

Headache Nausea Abdominal pain Decreased appetite Dizziness Dyspepsia

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Pioride 2mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Pioride 2mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Pioride 2mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Pioride 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.

Pioride 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.