S-Ppi-L Capsule SR
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Blue Cross Laboratories Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Levosulpiride (75mg) + Esomeprazole (40mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
User Rating | 4.7 |
User Reviews | 446 |
FAQ
S-Ppi-L Capsule SR Reviews
S-Ppi-L 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.
How S-Ppi-L Capsule SR Works
How to Use S-Ppi-L Capsule SR
Benefits of S-Ppi-L Capsule SR
- In Treatment of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux): Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic (long-term) condition in which there is an excess production of acid in the stomach. S-Ppi-L reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes and relieves the pain associated with heartburn and acid reflux. You should take it exactly as it is prescribed for it to be effective.Some simple lifestyle changes can help reduce the symptoms of GERD. Think about what foods trigger heartburn and try to avoid them; eat smaller, more frequent meals; try to lose weight if you are overweight and try to find ways to relax. Do not eat within 3-4 hours of going to bed.
Uses of S-Ppi-L Capsule SR
- Treatment of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux)
S-Ppi-L Capsule SR Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- It is a well-tolerated medicine and provides relief for a long time.
- Inform your doctor if you get watery diarrhea, fever, or stomach pain that does not go away.
- Take it one hour before the meal, preferably in the morning.
- Long-term use may cause weak or broken bones. Take adequate intake of dietary calcium and vitamin D or their supplements. Do not take S-Ppi-L for longer than prescribed.
- Do not consume alcohol while taking S-Ppi-L as it can increase the risk of stomach damage.
References
- Drugs.com. Esomerprazole.
- ScienceDirect. Levosulpiride.
- Esomeprazole DR and Levosulpiride ER [Patient Information Sheet]. Haridwar, Uttarakhand: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.; 2020.