Levosulpiride + Esomeprazole
INFORMATION ABOUT LEVOSULPIRIDE + ESOMEPRAZOLE
Levosulpiride + Esomeprazole Uses
Levosulpiride+Esomeprazole is used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (acid reflux) and peptic ulcer disease.
How Levosulpiride + Esomeprazole works
Levosulpiride + Esomeprazole is a combination of two medicines: Levosulpiride and Esomeprazole.
Common side effects of Levosulpiride + Esomeprazole
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Headache, Flatulence, Abdominal pain, Dizziness, Joint pain, Drowsiness, Absence of menstrual periods, Breast enlargement in male, Unusual production of breast milk in women and men, Altered libido
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13 Jun 2023 | 11:29 AM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Levosulpiride + Esomeprazole
- It is a well-tolerated medicine and provides relief for a long time.
- Take it one hour before the meal, preferably in the morning.
- Inform your doctor if you get watery diarrhea, fever, or stomach pain that does not go away.
- Do not consume alcohol while taking Levosulpiride + Esomeprazole as it can increase the risk of stomach damage.
- Long-term use may cause weak or broken bones. Take adequate intake of dietary calcium and vitamin D or their supplements. Do not take Levosulpiride + Esomeprazole for longer than prescribed.
Frequently asked questions for Levosulpiride + Esomeprazole
Take Levosulpiride+Esomeprazole exactly as directed by your doctor. It is best to take one capsule daily on an empty stomach.
The use of Levosulpiride+Esomeprazole should be avoided in patients with known allergy to any of the components or excipients of this medicine.
Yes, the use of Levosulpiride+Esomeprazole can cause dizziness (feeling faint, weak, unsteady or lightheaded) in some patients. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded, it is better to rest for some time and resume once you feel better.
Several studies in adults suggest that treatment with Levosulpiride+Esomeprazole may be associated with an increased risk for osteoporosis-related fractures of the hip, wrist or spine. The risk of fracture was increased in patients who received high dose. High dose can mean multiple daily doses, and long-term therapy (a year or longer).
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.