Resolor (Prucalopride): Overview, Benefits, and Dosage Resolor, containing the active ingredient Prucalopride, is used to treat chronic constipation in adults, especially when laxatives fail to provide sufficient relief. It is particularly effective in improving bowel movements by stimulating colonic motility through selective serotonin (5-HT4) receptor activation. Common Side Effects: Very Common: Headache, nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Common: Dizziness, fatigue, and flatulence. Uncommon: Palpitations or mild rectal bleeding. Precautions: Resolor is not recommended for patients with intestinal perforation or obstruction, severe inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, or severe renal impairment without hemodialysis. Discuss with a healthcare provider if new symptoms (like palpitations) occur during treatment.

Effective in Chronic Constipation: Resolor helps patients achieve more regular bowel movements. Targets Underlying Issues: It works by promoting colonic motility, aiding natural bowel movements without reliance on osmotic mechanisms. Improves Quality of Life: It significantly reduces discomfort and symptoms related to constipation, such as bloating and abdominal pain.

he usual dose is 2 mg once daily for adults, taken orally. In elderly patients (over 65 years), the starting dose may be 1 mg daily, which can be increased to 2 mg if well-tolerated. Resolor should be taken at the same time each day, with or without food.