Doctor
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Talking to your doctor is an important first step to managing your IBS-C or CIC. Asking the right questions about constipation can help you and your doctor get closer to finding a treatment plan that works for you. Getting ready for that conversation is as easy as 1-2-3.

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 condition and treatment.

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1.Which of these constipation symptoms have you experienced? (Select all that apply)

2.How long have you been trying to manage your symptoms?

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3.Which picture most frequently describes your stool when you’re not taking anything to treat your constipation?

The Bristol Stool Form Scale, shown below, is a visual representation of the 7 different types of Bowel Movements that you can have. For descriptions of each type, click here.

Low 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 High
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4.Which of these treatments have you previously tried or are currently using?

Previously tried (Select all that apply)
Currently using (Select all that apply)

5.How satisfied are you with your current constipation treatment?

Why are you not satisfied? (Select all that apply)

6.What are you looking to achieve with treatment? (Select all that apply)

7.Have you been told you have IBS-C or CIC by a healthcare professional?

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What Is Trulance?

Trulance® (plecanatide) 3 mg tablets is a prescription medicine used in adults to treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C) and Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). Chronic means the constipation is long lasting. “Idiopathic” means the cause of the constipation is unknown. It is not known if Trulance is safe and effective in children less than 18 years of age.

What is the most important information I should know about Trulance?

  • Do not give Trulance to children who are less than 6 years of age. It may harm them.
  • You should not give Trulance to children 6 years to less than 18 years of age. It may harm them.
  • Do not take Trulance if a doctor has told you that you have a bowel blockage (intestinal obstruction).

What Is Trulance?

What is the most important information I should know about Trulance?

  • Do not give Trulance to children who are less than 6 years of age. It may harm them.
  • You should not give Trulance to children 6 years to less than 18 years of age. It may harm them.
  • Do not take Trulance if a doctor has told you that you have a bowel blockage (intestinal obstruction).
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What Is Trulance?

Trulance® (plecanatide) 3 mg tablets is a prescription medicine used in adults to treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C) and Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). Chronic means the constipation is long lasting. “Idiopathic” means the cause of the constipation is unknown. It is not known if Trulance is safe and effective in children less than 18 years of age.

What is the most important information I should know about Trulance?

  • Do not give Trulance to children who are less than 6 years of age. It may harm them.
  • You should not give Trulance to children 6 years to less than 18 years of age. It may harm them.
  • Do not take Trulance if a doctor has told you that you have a bowel blockage (intestinal obstruction).

Before you take Trulance, tell your doctor:

  • If you have any other medical conditions.
  • If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if Trulance will harm your unborn baby.
  • If you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if Trulance passes into your breast milk. Talk with your doctor about the best way to feed your baby if you take Trulance.
  • About all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

What are the common side effects of Trulance?

Diarrhea is the most common side effect and can sometimes be severe. Diarrhea often begins within the first 4 weeks of Trulance treatment. Stop taking Trulance and call your doctor right away if you get severe diarrhea.

These are not all the possible side effects of Trulance. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You are encouraged to report side effects to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

For product information, adverse event reports, and product complaint reports, please contact:

Salix Product Information Call Center

Phone: 1-800-321-4576

Fax: 1-510-595-8183

Please click here for full Prescribing Information for Trulance, including Medication Guide and BOXED WARNING.

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