Constipation Teaching 2421

Constipation

Trulance (plecanatide) is used to treat chronic idiopathic constipation or irritable bowel syndrome with constipation. Trulance works by activating certain substances within your intestines that help increase fluid secretion and muscle movement. Trulance also causes changes in the consistency of your stools.

Last updated April 19, 2019

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