Levosulpiride is generally used in treatment of the treatment of indigestion.
Side effects
Fatigue
Headache
Increased prolactin level in blood
Sleepiness
How to use
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Levosulpiride, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Levosulpiride is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.
How it works
Levosulpiride is a atypical antipsychotic. It makes the condition better by increasing the release of acetylcholine (a chemical messenger). This increases the movement of stomach and intestines, and prevents reflux (acid going up to the food pipe).
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Levosulpiride safe? Levosulpiride is safe to use if so it is used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as per the advice of the doctor.
Q. Is Levosulpiride an antidepressant? No, it is used in the treatment of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome, psychosis, dyspepsia
Q. What is Levosulpiride? Levosulpiride belong to class of medication called as atypical antipsychotics. It acts by decreasing the activity of dopamine in the brain
Q. What are its uses? Levosulpiride is used in the treatment psychosis, depression, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome and dyspepsia
Q. Does Levosulpiride cause erectile dysfunction? No. patients should follow advice of the doctor regarding the possible side effects.
Q. Can I take Levosulpiride with omeprazole? Levosulpiride can be safely taken with omeprazole as no harmful effects have been reported clinically. A fixed-dose combination of these two medicines is also available. Levosulpiride works by increasing the gut motility and Omeprazole decreases the acid production in the stomach. So, this combination is very effective in the treatment of reflux esophagitis associated with acidity, heartburn, intestinal and stomach ulcers.
Expert Advice
Do not take this drug if you are allergic to levosulpride.Before taking the drug consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breast feeding.Immediately consult your doctor if you have absence if periods, abnormal milk secretion or changes in sexual desire, fever, muscle stiffness. The drug can make you dizzy. Be careful when driving vehicles or operating machines.
Product Details
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