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TAGON ( Zelnorm, Generic TEGASEROD ) |
| Manufacturer: | INTAS PHARMA manufactures TAGON ( Zelnorm, Generic TEGASEROD ). |
| Uses: | The uses of TAGON ( Zelnorm, Generic TEGASEROD ) include:
This medication is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in women who have constipation as a major symptom. Tegaserod relieves constipation by shortening the time stool remains in the bowel, reducing stomach pain and bloating. It is also used in women with severe, long-term constipation. Use of tegaserod is FDA-restricted to women less than 55 years of age who have tried other treatments for constipation without relief, and who are free of heart disease (see also Side Effects and Precautions sections).
This medication should not be used to treat IBS in women who have diarrhea as their major symptom, or if you currently have diarrhea or a history of frequent diarrhea.
This medication has not been shown to work in men with IBS.
How to use Tegaserod Hydrogen Maleate Oral
Take this medication by mouth, usually twice daily before meals; or as directed by your doctor. Take this medication for 4 to 6 weeks. If your symptoms improve, your doctor may recommend a second 4 to 6 weeks of treatment.
What conditions does this medication treat?
Tegaserod Hydrogen Maleate Oral may also be used to treat:
Chronic Difficulty having a Bowel Movement, Constipation Predominant Irritable Colon
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