Ilaprazole + Levosulpiride

Dosage Forms Available

• Ilaprazole + Levosulpiride is available for oral use in the form of capsules and tablets.

• Both formulations are to be taken by mouth, ensuring the medicine acts directly where needed in the gastrointestinal tract.

Age and Dose Restrictions

• This medicine is meant for use by adults only.

Contraindications

• Ilaprazole + Levosulpiride is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients, prolactin-dependent tumours (e.g., prolactinoma), gastrointestinal haemorrhage or perforation, and mechanical obstruction in the gastrointestinal tract.

Other Medications to Avoid

• This combination may interact with antipsychotics (such as chlorpromazine, and haloperidol), antidepressants (like fluoxetine, and sertraline), dopamine agonists (e.g., levodopa, bromocriptine), and antihypertensives (such as methyldopa, clonidine).

Overdose and Missed Dose

• An overdose of Ilaprazole + Levosulpiride may exacerbate side effects such as dizziness and nausea. If such symptoms occur, consulting a doctor is essential.

• If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. If it is close to the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

Management of Side Effects

Most side effects are temporary and generally harmless and resolve when discontinuing this medicine. However, if you experience any severe side effects or worsening of any of the symptoms, please consult your doctor.

• For minor nausea or dry mouth, drinking water may help alleviate these symptoms.

• If experiencing mild constipation, increasing dietary fibre intake can be beneficial unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

Use in Driving and Operating Machinery

• Ilaprazole + Levosulpiride may cause dizziness or fatigue. You should avoid driving or engaging in activities requiring alertness until you are sure you can perform such activities safely.

Use in Pregnancy and Lactation

• Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use Ilaprazole + Levosulpiride only under medical supervision. It is crucial to consult a doctor before using this medication during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Caution in Other Conditions

• Patients with liver or kidney disease should exercise caution when using Ilaprazole + Levosulpiride.

• Individuals with Parkinson’s disease or epilepsy should also consult their doctor before starting this medication due to potential side effect exacerbations.

Special Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations

• Avoid consuming alcohol as it can increase the risk of side effects and might reduce the effectiveness of Ilaprazole + Levosulpiride.

• Maintaining a regular eating schedule can help manage symptoms of acid peptic disorders.

• Consider incorporating mild exercise into your routine to improve gastrointestinal health.

• Reducing stress through relaxation techniques like yoga or meditation may further alleviate symptoms associated with functional dyspepsia.

• Eating smaller, more frequent meals might help reduce bloating and early satiety common in functional dyspepsia.