Zelnorm - To Treat irritable bowel syndrome

Zelnorm is used to treat short-term irritable bowel syndrome in women with constipation (not enough or hard bowel movements) as their main bowel problem. Zelnorm has not been shown to work in men with IBS.

There are some people that should not take Zelnorm?

You should not start taking Zelnorm if you:

• have diarrhea or have diarrhea often
• have bad kidney or liver disease
• have ever had bowel obstruction (intestinal blockage), symptomatic gallbladder disease, or abdominal adhesions causing pain and/or intestinal blockage
• are allergic to Zelnorm or any of its ingredients

There are some things that you should tell your Doctor including:

Tell your doctor if you are:

• trying to become pregnant, are already pregnant, or are breast-feeding. Zelnorm is not recommended for use by pregnant women or women who are breast-feeding
• are taking or planning to take any other medicines, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements

What side effects can you expect when taking Zelnorm? (This is only a partial list of side effects reported with Zelnorm. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for a complete list of possible side effects and drug interactions..)

The most common side effects are:

• headache
• abdominal pain
• diarrhea
• nausea
• “gas” (flatulance)

For more detailed information about Zelnorm, ask your doctor or pharmacist.