Esofag-L 10 Capsules

babies: not applicable. lactating mothers: this medication is unsafe to use in breastfeeding mothers.
limited studies showed that drug passes through breast milk and affect developing babies. consult your physician before using this medicine.
pregnancy: limited information is available about the safety of this medication in pregnancy. consult your physician before using this medicine.
driving: it is unsafe to drive while using this medication, as it alters alertness, make you feel dizzy and sleepy. alcohol: it is unsafe to take alcohol with this medication as it increases drowsiness.
consult your doctor before taking alcohol with this medication. kidney: limited information is available about the safety of this medication in kidney disease patients.
consult your doctor before using this medication. liver: use this medication with caution in kidney disease patients.
dose adjustments are needed in some cases. consult your doctor before using this medication..

Headache Dizziness Constipation Nausea Vomiting Stomach pain Flatulence Sleepiness.

ESOFAG L is a proton pump inhibitor and prokinetic medication. The capsule includes esomeprazole magnesium which relieves indigestion and heartburn caused due to acidity by reducing the acid production in the stomach and levosulpiride which is a prokinetic agent.
The latter works by increasing the movement of the stomach & intestines and prevents acid reflux into the food pipe by increasing the release of acetylcholine..

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. If it is near the time of the next dose, then skip the missed dose.
Take the prescribed dose on your regular time daily. Don't double the dose to catch up with the missed dose..

• ESOFAG L is used to treat peptic ulcer diseases and gastroesophageal reflux disease (gerd) • you should take it before food • take this medication as prescribed by your doctor • avoid discontinuation of this medication without consulting your doctor • avoid spicy foods and high-fat foods • avoid alcohol while taking this medication • don’t do tasks that require mental focus if you develop dizziness after taking this medication • take fibre rich foods and stay hydrated • take smaller meals more frequently.

contraindicated • esomeprazole magnesium and levosulpride + rilpivirine: concurrent use may result in reduced rilpivirine plasma concentration major • esomeprazole magnesium and levosulpride + citalopram: concurrent use may result in increased citalopram exposure and increase the risk of qt interval prolongation • esomeprazole magnesium and levosulpride + ketoconazole: concurrent use may result in reduced ketoconazole plasma concentration • esomeprazole magnesium and levosulpride + methotrexate: concurrent use may result in increased methotrexate exposure and increase the risk of methotrexate toxicity moderate • esomeprazole magnesium and levosulpride + ampicillin: concurrent use may result in reduced ampicillin efficacy • esomeprazole magnesium and levosulpride + iron: concurrent use may result in reduced iron bioavailability • esomeprazole magnesium and levosulpride + levothyroxine: concurrent use may result in reduced levothyroxine effectiveness • esomeprazole magnesium and levosulpride + voriconazole: concurrent use may result in increased voriconazole plasma concentration • esomeprazole magnesium and levosulpride + warfarin: concurrent use may result in increased prothrombin time and inr minor • esomeprazole magnesium and levosulpride + ponatinib: concurrent use may result in reduced ponatinib efficacy.