Dealing with IBS-C When It’s Time to Go Back to School!

This post has been sponsored by Salix Pharmaceuticals. All opinions are my own.

Truth: this time of year can get crazy. Back-to-school season is already here, and me and my family are super busy preparing. The shopping, the organizing and the long lines for pumpkin spice lattes—it’s a lot! And do you know what I don’t have time to deal with? The constipation, abdominal pain and bloating that come with my Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C). Enter Trulance® (plecanatide).

Trulance is a once-daily prescription medication for adults to help provide relief from IBS-C symptoms. This class of medication is strongly recommended for treatment of IBS-C per the most recent guideline from the American College of Gastroenterology. With carpools, Zoom calls, soccer practice, quick dinners and play practice all on the horizon, I want to be able to manage my IBS-C during this hectic time. That's my goal this Fall - to focus on what's important.

As for my little nuggets, I plan to make their transition back to school as smooth as possible because to them…being present is all that matters. For anyone who can relate to this, be sure to consult your doctor to find the right treatment for you.

Want to learn more? See below and visit Trulance.com!

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. Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

You are encouraged to report side effects to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088 or you can report side effects to Bausch Health at 1-877-361-2719.

Please also see Medication Guide within the full Prescribing Information.

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