Plecanatide

Risk of Serious Dehydration in Pediatric Patients

  • TRULANCE is contraindicated in patients less than 6 years of age; in young juvenile mice, plecanatide caused death due to dehydration.
  • Avoid use of TRULANCE in patients 6 years to less than 18 years of age.
  • The safety and effectiveness of TRULANCE have not been established in patients less than 18 years of age. 

Patient counseling

Medical guidelines

Package inserts

Keywords: Trulance
Updated: January 2018