Zelnorm /Tegaserod ( te-GAS-a-rod) is a medicine for short term treatment of women who have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with constipation (not enough or hard bowel movements) as their main bowel problem. Tegaserod increases the movement of stools (bowel movement) through the bowels. Tegaserod does not cure irritable bowel syndrome. Tegaserod decreases pain and discomfort in the abdominal area, bloating, and constipation. If you stop taking Tegaserod your irritable bowel syndrome symptoms may return in one to two weeks.

Zelnorm /Tegaserod
60 Zelnorm 6mg		Males
120 Zelnorm 6mg
180 Zelnorm 6mg

The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.

Online Tegaserod Use Indication:

The dose of Zelnorm will be different for different patients. Follow your healthcare professional's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of Tegaserod. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your healthcare professional tells you to do so.

For oral dosage form (tablets):
- For irritable bowel syndrome:
  
  Adults�Oral, 6 milligrams (mg) twice daily on an empty stomach shortly before you eat a meal. You will take Tegaserod for 4 to 6 weeks. If you feel better your healthcare professional might want to continue the medicine for an additional 4 to 6 weeks.

Tegaserod Medication Side Effects:

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these Zelnorm side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your healthcare professional immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common
- Diarrhea; stomach pain
Less common
- Dizziness; feeling of warmth; itching skin; redness of the face, neck, arms and occasionally, upper chest; swelling or puffiness of face
Frequency not determined
- Black, tarry stools; bloody diarrhea ; bloody stools; constipation; fainting; indigestion; nausea; new or worsening abdominal pain; rectal bleeding; severe stomach pain with nausea and vomiting; vomiting
Symptoms of overdose

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur
- Bloated, full feeling; chills; cold sweats; confusion; diarrhea; dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from lying or sitting position; excess air or gas in stomach or intestines; headache ; nausea; passing gas; stomach pain; vomiting

Other Tegaserod side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your healthcare professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome.

More common
- Bloated, full feeling; excess air or gas in stomach or intestines; headache; nausea; passing gas
Less common or rare
- Back pain; disease or abnormality of the joint; headache, severe and throbbing; leg pain

Other Tegaserod side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Precautions on using Tegaserod Medication

Your healthcare professional will want to check your progress at regular visits, especially during the first few weeks that you take Tegaserod medicine.

It is important to check with your healthcare professional or pharmacist if you are taking or plan to take any prescription or over-the-counter medicines while taking Tegaserod

It is very important to tell your healthcare professional immediately if you become pregnant

You should consult your healthcare professional if you experience severe diarrhea, or if the diarrhea is accompanied by severe cramping, abdominal pain, or dizziness. You should also consult your healthcare professional if you experience new or worsening abdominal pain.

Do not take Tegaserod medication if you have diarrhea now or have diarrhea often.

Zelnorm medicine may cause some people to become dizzy. Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy.

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Online Tegaserod Use Indication:

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Precautions on using Tegaserod Medication