What is Zelnorm (tegaserod maleate)?
Zelnorm is a medicine used for the short-term treatment of women who have irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) as their main bowel problem. IBS is a disorder that interferes with the normal functions of the large intestine (colon). Symptoms may include cramps, abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, and/or diarrhea. The cause of IBS is not known. Zelnorm works by increasing the movement of stools through the bowels. What is Zelnorm approved for? Zelnorm was approved on July 24, 2002, for short term treatment of women with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) whose primary bowel symptom is constipation. On August 21, 2004, FDA approved Zelnorm or another use, the indication of chronic idiopathic constipation. What should I do if I am currently taking Zelnorm? The FDA encourages those people who are taking Zelnorm to contact their doctor and discuss appropriate alternative treatments. Patients who are taking Zelnorm should seek emergency medical care right away if they experience
