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Motegrity

Prucalopride

Designed to support colonic motility to manage chronic constipation and alleviate abdominal fullness.

Active ingredient
Prucalopride
Route
Oral use
Form
Tablet
Strengths
1mg · 2mg

You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Motegrity, depending on stock.

Prescription and consultation requirements for Motegrity vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.

Motegrity details

Alternative names
prucalopride
Therapeutic class
Selective 5-HT4 Receptor Agonist
Pharmacological class
Prokinetic Agent
Minor side effects
headache; nausea; diarrhoea
Moderate side effects
abdominal pain; decreased appetite; fatigue
Serious side effects
severe depression and suicidal ideation, requires immediate medical attention
Dosage forms
Tablet
Administration route
Oral use
Supply category
Prescription-only medicine (POM)
Originator
Shire
Onset Time
24–48 hours
Duration
24 hours
Storage instructions
Store below 25°C.
Drug interactions
Erythromycin; Ketoconazole
Age restrictions
Approved for adults.
Contraindications

renal impairment requiring dialysis; intestinal perforation; obstructive bowel disorders

Patient summary

designed to support colonic motility to manage chronic constipation and alleviate abdominal fullness.

Mechanism of action

Stimulates 5-HT4 receptors in gut walls, enhancing peristaltic contractions to optimise bowel movement frequency.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

TGA Category C: Limited clinical records. Avoid in pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Expelled in low amounts.

What you will receive

Motegrity is the originator brand name, made by Shire. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Shire.

  • The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Prucalopride is offered.
  • The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
  • Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.

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