Prescription Required
This drug should not be given to pregnant females. Pregnant females are advised to take their physician's consent before taking this drug.
This drug is contraindicated, or not recommended in lactating mothers. Consult your physician for better dvice.
This drug should be given with care to manic or hypomanic patients, in whom it may increase symptoms.
What are the uses of Levosulpiride?
This medication is used for treating disorders associated with the stomach and intestines such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Tourette’s Syndrome, ulcers, bowel infections, etc. It increases intestinal motility. It is also used for the treatment of schizophrenia and depression with or without anxiety.
How to take Levosulpiride?
It is mostly used in the oral form. Use it as prescribed by your health care provider. The dosage of this medicine is dependent on the age, condition, and its severity.
How to store Levosulpiride?
Please store this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Keep medicine away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Please do not flush medicines down the toilet. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.
Will I have to avoid eating certain foods during use of this medicine?
There are no significant foods that should be avoided during use of this medicine. However, your diet may be restricted to certain foods after stomach or intestinal infection. For further guidance, consult your healthcare provider.
Will I have issues swallowing/ eating foods during use of this medicine or experience intestinal pain of any sort?
There are no such significant swallowing/ intestinal issues associated with use of this medicine. Rarely individuals experience intestinal pain because of this medicine however you may have pain due to the intestinal infection (till it lasts).
What are the precautions for taking Levosulpiride?
Following are the precautions for use of this medicine: • May make you dizzy therefore avoid tasks requiring alertness e.g. driving immediately after taking this medicine • May increase sweat production • Irregular menstrual cycle
What are the side effects of using this medicine?
You may experience the following: • Sleep disturbances • Depression • Dizziness • Restlessness
Does Levosulpiride have any effect on pregnancy and lactation?
This medicine should only be used during pregnancy if no safer alternate is available. This medicine should not be used by lactating mothers.
How long does the effect of this medicine last?
It usually lasts for about 5-8 hours.
Disclaimer
Dawaai's intention is to make sure that it's consumers get information that is accurate, reviewed by an expert and error-free. However, the information mentioned here should not be used as a replacement for the advice of a qualified physician. The information given here is for informational purposes only, which may not cover all possible precautions, side effects, contraindications or drug interactions. Consult your doctor and discuss your queries related to any medicine or disease.
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