Levosulpiride (75mg)+ Esomeprazole (40mg)
Gastro-SL Capsule is taken without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.The most common side effects include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, flatulence, constipation, and headache. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any side effects. To overcome constipation, you should add fibre-rich foods in your diet and stay hydrated. It may also cause sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness. Lifestyle modifications like having cold milk and avoiding hot tea, coffee, spicy food or chocolate can help you to get better results.Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
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 themCommon side effects of Gastro-SL
10 capsules
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Gastro-SL Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.
Gastro-SL Capsule is a combination of two medicines: Levosulpiride and Esomeprazole.
Related Warnings
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Gastro-SL Capsule.
Gastro-SL Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Gastro-SL Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Gastro-SL Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Gastro-SL Capsule may cause drowsiness, numbness, or dyskinesias, therefore they should be advised to avoid driving and operations requiring supervision.
There is limited information available on the use of Gastro-SL Capsule in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
However, limited data suggest a cautious use of this medicine in these patients.
Gastro-SL Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Gastro-SL Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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.
Take Gastro-SL Capsule exactly as directed by your doctor. It is best to take one capsule daily on an empty stomach.
The use of Gastro-SL Capsule should be avoided in patients with known allergy to any of the components or excipients of this medicine.
Yes, the use of Gastro-SL Capsule 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 Gastro-SL Capsule 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).
