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Tag: Constipation medication

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What precautions should be taken when taking prucalopride?

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Approximately 14% of the population experiences chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC). For those prescribed prucalopride to manage this condition, understanding what precautions should be taken when taking prucalopride? is essential to ensure safe and effective treatment.

Why was lactulose recalled?: The 2016 VistaPharm Microbial Contamination

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In 2016, a Class II recall was issued for nearly 1,500 cases of Lactulose Solution, USP, by its manufacturer, VistaPharm, Inc.. This action addressed the question of **why was lactulose recalled**, specifically citing microbial contamination. The contamination involved the presence of *Burkholderia cepacia* bacteria in the bulk solution.