Ezoprid-L 40 mg / 75 mg

Indication

Combination of a proton pump inhibitor (esomeprazole) and a prokinetic (levosulpiride) used for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (acid reflux, heartburn) and functional dyspepsia with symptoms such as bloating, early fullness, nausea and upper abdominal discomfort, and for peptic ulcer-related acidity.

Ingredients

• Esomeprazole (as magnesium trihydrate) 40 mg
• Levosulpiride 75 mg

Direction

Oral route, as directed by the physician. Usual adult dose: 1 capsule once daily, taken on an empty stomach before a meal (preferably before breakfast). Swallow the capsule whole; do not crush or chew.

Side effects

• Headache
• dizziness or drowsiness
• Diarrhoea
• constipation
• nausea
• abdominal pain or flatulence
• Dry mouth
• Breast tenderness
• breast enlargement or menstrual changes (due to raised prolactin)
• Rarely
• involuntary movements or restlessness
• stop and consult a doctor
• Long
• term use may reduce vitamin B12 and magnesium levels

Precautions

• Prescription medicine: use only as directed by a physician
• Do not use if allergic to esomeprazole
• other proton pump inhibitors
• levosulpiride or any ingredient
• Do not use in phaeochromocytoma
• epilepsy
• prolactin
• dependent tumours
• or gastrointestinal bleeding
• obstruction or perforation
• May cause drowsiness
• use caution when driving or operating machinery
• Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding
• consult a doctor or pharmacist
• Not for use in children
• Keep medicine out of reach of children